How to - Gloss Black Pillar Covers - Day 1 - SEAT Cupra.net

*gregdaisley* · 29-01-2012, 11:34

Morning all, thought I'd make a little guide of how to replace the standard B and C pillar covers with the shiney ones off the LCR...

Day 1 - Removal

B Pillar:

1. Unscrew the 4 Torx screws (2x Front, 2x Rear)
2. Remove

C Pillar:

1. Strip Door Card - Remove the Fabric area, Plastic Strip on the grab handle and Speaker Cover, their clipped on, no screws, but you'll need to PULL HARD. To completely remove the fabric area you'll need to unhook the cable at the rear.

2. Removing Door Card - Unscrew 7x Torx Screws, 5 of which are holding the plastic card to the metal door and 2 which are holding the window winder bracket to the door. Once all the screws are out, pull the whole door card up, then away from the door to remove, it doesn't need to be completely disconnected so leave cables and wires attached.

Should look like this...

3. Removing Handle - This is the tricky bit...

Firstly you'll need to remove 5x Torx Bolts which are a PITA. Wind the window down/open and pull the seal away from the door. There are 2 screws at the rear (above the lock mechanism) which need the plastic bungs removed first, 2 at the front that need the seal pulled out for and one on the inside.

Secondly you need to disconnect the control cable from the handle to the lock mechanism. This means that the window must go back up/closed, which is a right pain as you'll have to f*** around with the seal to get it to go up.
There is a yellow & black clip which needs to be split (it goes back together) to free the cable. Pull the whole handle assembly out and disconnect the trunnion on the end of the cable at the handle end. The assembly is now free and removed.

The plastic cover on the assembly can now be removed, I ripped mine off at the beginning, snapping every clip on it so its well and truly buggered.

Once removed it should look something like this...

REBUILD TO COME - WATCH THIS SPACE

*Bignod00* · 29-01-2012, 12:14

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*cheungy* · 29-01-2012, 12:34

Legend!

*gregdaisley* · 29-01-2012, 13:36

Frustratingly my new parts are in work behind lock and key which only one person has access to. This means I can't do the rebuild until tomorrow. For now, I've bagged her up to try to prevent any ingress of moisture/dirt...

*Adamm* · 29-01-2012, 15:57

Why did you snap the cover off?

*Buzz123* · 29-01-2012, 16:08

yeah i love this guide mate hope you like the pillars there well better in my eyes. i love how you got my picture in there

*gregdaisley* · 29-01-2012, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adamm

Why did you snap the cover off?

I didn't know how it came apart, I didn't expect it to break. Doesn't bother me they'll be going in the bin anyway I think!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz123

yeah i love this guide mate hope you like the pillars there well better in my eyes. i love how you got my picture in there

Yeh I thinkso too! Thanks again for the heads up before hand :-)

*Buzz123* · 29-01-2012, 16:36

Not as hard as you think is it. just the rubber that sits down the window is a pain

**Empi5** · 29-01-2012, 16:41

excellent work, made it a sticky for you and moved to the mk2 leon FAQ and other guides

*gregdaisley* · 29-01-2012, 16:46

Thanks Phil! Should be complete by this time tomorrow

ddc · 29-01-2012, 17:15

Nice work mate, fab guide! Can't wait to see the finished item

Think I may follow in your foot steps when it warms up a bit!!

*gregdaisley* · 29-01-2012, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddc

Nice work mate, fab guide! Can't wait to see the finished item

Think I may follow in your foot steps when it warms up a bit!!

Yeh definitely! Cold hands = dropped screws...

Oh and I got me a lovely rear-view mirror to fit too :P I'll start a new thread for that though! Got this to finish first.

*gregdaisley* · 30-01-2012, 10:01

So I've collected my parts this morning from the post room to find this inside the box...

Bollocks!

*Bignod00* · 30-01-2012, 10:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregdaisley

So I've collected my parts this morning from the post room to find this inside the box...

Bollocks!

Gutted mate!

*gregdaisley* · 30-01-2012, 12:35

Quick update, I've fitted the ones that weren't broke and they look the dogs!

Shame its one on either side so it looks pretty toss at the moment but here's a couple of tasters...

*gregdaisley* · 30-01-2012, 13:07

Just spoke with David @ SERE, new parts should be here by Wednesday - Legend!

ddc · 03-02-2012, 18:09

Got the replacements fitted yet mate??

*tonto* · 04-02-2012, 11:51

how much were the glossy trims ?

*Buzz123* · 04-02-2012, 23:27

greg you in military. i.e. post room

*gregdaisley* · 05-02-2012, 03:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonto

how much were the glossy trims ?

They were £94.50 inc delivery from Dave @ SERE.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz123

greg you in military. i.e. post room

Yeh mate I'm an aircraft techy in the RAF. You in the army yeh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddc

Got the replacements fitted yet mate??

Yep all fitted, hopefully, weather permitting, pics will follow soon!

29-01-2012, 11:34	#1
gregdaisley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Greenock/Hampshire Posts: 877	How to - Gloss Black Pillar Covers - Day 1 Morning all, thought I'd make a little guide of how to replace the standard B and C pillar covers with the shiney ones off the LCR... Day 1 - Removal B Pillar: 1. Unscrew the 4 Torx screws (2x Front, 2x Rear) 2. Remove C Pillar: 1. Strip Door Card - Remove the Fabric area, Plastic Strip on the grab handle and Speaker Cover, their clipped on, no screws, but you'll need to PULL HARD. To completely remove the fabric area you'll need to unhook the cable at the rear. 2. Removing Door Card - Unscrew 7x Torx Screws, 5 of which are holding the plastic card to the metal door and 2 which are holding the window winder bracket to the door. Once all the screws are out, pull the whole door card up, then away from the door to remove, it doesn't need to be completely disconnected so leave cables and wires attached. Should look like this... 3. Removing Handle - This is the tricky bit... Firstly you'll need to remove 5x Torx Bolts which are a PITA. Wind the window down/open and pull the seal away from the door. There are 2 screws at the rear (above the lock mechanism) which need the plastic bungs removed first, 2 at the front that need the seal pulled out for and one on the inside. Secondly you need to disconnect the control cable from the handle to the lock mechanism. This means that the window must go back up/closed, which is a right pain as you'll have to f* around with the seal to get it to go up. There is a yellow & black clip which needs to be split (it goes back together) to free the cable. Pull the whole handle assembly out and disconnect the trunnion on the end of the cable at the handle end. The assembly is now free and removed. The plastic cover on the assembly can now be removed, I ripped mine off at the beginning, snapping every clip on it so its well and truly buggered. Once removed it should look something like this... REBUILD TO COME - WATCH THIS SPACE __________________ Reader's Ride** Last edited by gregdaisley; 29-01-2012 at 11:35.

29-01-2012, 12:14	#2
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29-01-2012, 13:36	#4
gregdaisley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Greenock/Hampshire Posts: 877	Frustratingly my new parts are in work behind lock and key which only one person has access to. This means I can't do the rebuild until tomorrow. For now, I've bagged her up to try to prevent any ingress of moisture/dirt... __________________ *Reader's Ride*

29-01-2012, 16:08	#6
Buzz123 Autobahn Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire Posts: 1,016	yeah i love this guide mate hope you like the pillars there well better in my eyes. i love how you got my picture in there __________________ BUILD:http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=346248 SHOP: http://moshdogwheels.tumblr.com/

29-01-2012, 15:57	#5
Adamm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 641	Why did you snap the cover off?

29-01-2012, 16:36	#8
Buzz123 Autobahn Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire Posts: 1,016	Not as hard as you think is it. just the rubber that sits down the window is a pain __________________ BUILD:http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=346248 SHOP: http://moshdogwheels.tumblr.com/

29-01-2012, 16:41	#9
Empi5 Your scaring me....... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,592	excellent work, made it a sticky for you and moved to the mk2 leon FAQ and other guides __________________ PHIL..... Founder member of the world famous "BTCC Barmy Army" now found on Facebook & http://btccbarmyarmy.com/ empi5@seatcupra.net Last edited by Empi5; 29-01-2012 at 16:45.

29-01-2012, 16:46	#10
gregdaisley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Greenock/Hampshire Posts: 877	Thanks Phil! Should be complete by this time tomorrow __________________ *Reader's Ride*

29-01-2012, 17:15	#11
ddc Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Forest, Hampshire Posts: 247	Nice work mate, fab guide! Can't wait to see the finished item Think I may follow in your foot steps when it warms up a bit!! __________________ 2011 S Copa 1.6 Ecomotive http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...25#post3770725

30-01-2012, 10:01	#13
gregdaisley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Greenock/Hampshire Posts: 877	So I've collected my parts this morning from the post room to find this inside the box... Bollocks! __________________ *Reader's Ride*

30-01-2012, 12:35	#15
gregdaisley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Greenock/Hampshire Posts: 877	Quick update, I've fitted the ones that weren't broke and they look the dogs! Shame its one on either side so it looks pretty toss at the moment but here's a couple of tasters... __________________ *Reader's Ride*

30-01-2012, 13:07	#16
gregdaisley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Greenock/Hampshire Posts: 877	Just spoke with David @ SERE, new parts should be here by Wednesday - Legend! __________________ *Reader's Ride*

03-02-2012, 18:09	#17
ddc Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Forest, Hampshire Posts: 247	Got the replacements fitted yet mate?? __________________ 2011 S Copa 1.6 Ecomotive http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...25#post3770725

04-02-2012, 11:51	#18
tonto Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: plymouth Posts: 1,211	how much were the glossy trims ? __________________ REVO'd FR ; Kenwood DNX5240BT ; Neuspeed p-flo ; 6000K Terminator Kit ; Apex 35mm Springs.

04-02-2012, 23:27	#19
Buzz123 Autobahn Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire Posts: 1,016	greg you in military. i.e. post room __________________ BUILD:http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=346248 SHOP: http://moshdogwheels.tumblr.com/

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