-
Guest, 🎅🎄Looking for a stocking filler idea? Why not treat yourself or a loved one to our high quality CUPRA or SEAT valve caps. Order now from the merchandise store
boot trim removal!!
- Thread starter CRAIGLCR
- Start date
As above but:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undo the two screws in the boot handles. Remove the light bulb access covers.
I'd also remove the two boot light clusters by the 3 nuts. With the lights removed this will give you access to some of the boot cover clips. You can prise some out carefully with a screwdriver. Once loose grab the boot cover by the top of the wiper and pull hard but careful not to crack the trim. Should come off easier. While thats off you might want to grease up the boot locking mech. Might as well now it's off and check your washer pipes are connected.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undo the two screws in the boot handles. Remove the light bulb access covers.
I'd also remove the two boot light clusters by the 3 nuts. With the lights removed this will give you access to some of the boot cover clips. You can prise some out carefully with a screwdriver. Once loose grab the boot cover by the top of the wiper and pull hard but careful not to crack the trim. Should come off easier. While thats off you might want to grease up the boot locking mech. Might as well now it's off and check your washer pipes are connected.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
thanks guys, did a searchy n found it!! took the light clusters out completely n it came off piece of p**s!!! unfortunately its the washer pipe that has corroded!! Bummer. goin price up new unit from valeo supplier!
your in luck i recently done mine and took photos of where the clips are etc il put them on here tonight when i go home 
your in luck i recently done mine and took photos of where the clips are etc il put them on here tonight when i go home
I'm going to try stop all my boot plastic from rattling too this weekend so the photos would be a great help
Any tips for refitting the trim?! I took mine off because the boot catch was lose but now struggling to get the bl00dy thing back on without breaking it.
Rain has stopped play now so it may have to stay off for a couple of days.
Rain has stopped play now so it may have to stay off for a couple of days.
From one of my previous posts:
For trim replacement it's easier with 2 people. I used electrician tape to mark on the opposite side of where each clip is. Open the boot and start at the bottom, loosely place the lower part of the trim over the boot/bumper catch and get into the boot. Have someone on the outside close the boot lid down till it's nearly shut and to keep the force gently applied as your about to push against it. From inside the boot go to the top of the trim, line it up and thump the electrician tape where the clips are. If your lucky they should connect and start to firm up the trim. Now work your way down hitting each clip in place until your at the bottom. Having someone hold the boot almost closed will allow you to force the trim on a lot easier than trying to hold the boot closed yourself
For trim replacement it's easier with 2 people. I used electrician tape to mark on the opposite side of where each clip is. Open the boot and start at the bottom, loosely place the lower part of the trim over the boot/bumper catch and get into the boot. Have someone on the outside close the boot lid down till it's nearly shut and to keep the force gently applied as your about to push against it. From inside the boot go to the top of the trim, line it up and thump the electrician tape where the clips are. If your lucky they should connect and start to firm up the trim. Now work your way down hitting each clip in place until your at the bottom. Having someone hold the boot almost closed will allow you to force the trim on a lot easier than trying to hold the boot closed yourself
Thanks - the rain stopped after 3 attempts got it back in place on my own (what a pain in the ar5e!)
At least all the rattles from the boot are now gone.
At least all the rattles from the boot are now gone.
well thanks to the very good people at VAGPARTS, my rear wash wipe is now functional again!! and the boot trim is back on without a rattle!!!
Similar threads
