Hi, 

I've been a bit of an idiot and overtensioned the dog guard on my estate. Consequently the side boot trim under the window has unclipped from the C pillar trim which also now seems to be displaced from the headlining. 

 

Is anyone able to advise how to fix this? I'm imagining removing quite a bit of trim which I always seem to struggle with. 

 

Thanks! 

Hi,

I would remove uninstall the dog guard and fold the rear seat backrest to get more room and try to pass a nylon strap thru the black grill (as close as possible to the C pilar.

Then install something higher than the grill to use it as a lever (rod / bar). once lever is fixed, route the strap above this lever and pull it downwards so that it pulls the grill upside.

 

Because I don't think you'll get enough room, if you try to push it upwards from the inside. Unless boot side panels are different parts form these grills... 

 

I hope I'm clear enough...

Edited 20 August, 20241 yr by Bap33

Thank you I will give that a go and failing that will ask the garage! Thanks again 

Don't forget to come back here and tell if it worked or not...  

Just to update this I was unable to resolve externally so bit the bullet and took the rear seat bench and side bolster out. 

 

The luggage cover support trim piece has a clip broken. 

 

I have ordered another one (   3V9867761A9B9) from reading around I have a reasonable idea how to remove this trim - the bits I am not sure about are 

1. How to deal with the rear seat release lever / cable 

2. If I need to detach the seat belt and if so at the top or bottom and are any special precautions needed eg replacing the sear belt bolt or a specific torque? 

 

On the plus side it will give me a chance to replace the torch holder which is broken 

 

Garage wanted minimum 2 hrs labour + parts and weren't too keen 

 

Thanks! 

Just an update. There are broken clips on the boot upper side trim where it connects with the C Pillar. I have a new one to swap out. Today I took the old one off, to summarise 

1. Remove D pillar trim (just clips off) 

2. Remove 5 torx screws on trim itself (1x on D pillar, 3x on / under baggage hooks 1x on luggage cover holder position 

3. Disconnect 2x electrical connectors (for torch and luggage cover actuator) 

4. Unhook Bowden cable for rear seat release 

5. Remove rear seat bench 

6. Remove rear seat bolster where rear airbags would be (has 10mm nut under rear bench) 

7. Unscrew torx holding bottom of outer rear seat belt and thread belt./buckle though slot

 

And it pulls off! 

 

The problem is I can't work out how to swap the rear seat release levers and luggage cover actuator to the new trim panel. Ran out of time for the school run so had to reassemble! Will have to do it all again! 

 

The bonus was I fixed my torch holder. 

 

I'll get there! 

 

Hi Folks,

I have this issue now on my car, I left my car in to get the roof replaced after a storm and they gave me the car back with the A/B/C & D pillar trim not correcty installed. I don't want to let them near my car again, i've intalled all trims again correctly.

Just trying to work out out to get the C pillar trim off and close the gap shown below? how do I remove the upper boot trim to remove the C pillar trim?

Thank you

Kevin

Hi which bit of boot trim are you trying to remove? The black side panel with boot release handles, 12v socket, torch and supporting the load cover?

On mine that gap was left because of a broken clip on that trim piece so you may need to replace, although according to LLL parts the right hand piece is no longer available as a new part , luckily mine was broken on the left...

That’s it exactly, The black side panel with boot release handles, 12v socket, torch and supporting the load cove. There is a gap at the window at the C pillar, I think I’ve it nearly sorted, although I can seem to get the gap closed to the window fully.

OK, to remove that bit of trim (on an estate)

1. Remove D Pillar trim (pulls off)

2. 5x torx screws - 2 behind big hooks, 1 behind small hook at the back of the ye car, 1 behind D pillar, 1 where load cover sits

3. Remove rear bench by unclippimg then removing isofix guides then pull up on front of bench

4. Unscrew 10mm nut at bottom of rear seat side bolster

5. Remove rear seat side bolster (lifts up and inwards into the car to release)

6. Unscrew rear outer seat belt lower mount (large torx can't remember exactly)

7. Feed seat belt though slot in trim to be removed

8. Start removing trim - unclip Bowden cable outer from rear seat release handle and then manipulate to release cable

9. Unplug torch or 12v socket electrical connectors and electrical connector for load cover auto release

10. I think that's it

I think that's it - all from memory and at your own risk.

When reassemblimg obviously make sure seat belt mount is not cross threaded and torqued properly and rear bench socket clips should be replaced.

Hope that helps!

Edited 1 April, 20251 yr by Vidmor

Brilliant, thank you 😎