Bloody window bolts

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  1. MrTwinTurbo

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    Anyone know how to get the door bolt cover off (on the front window section) manual says pry it off with screwdriver - mine is so stuck im wondering if its glued on? Dont want to chip my window.
    Or know any other way to get the door trim off at the seat belt
    cheers
     
  2. Altari

    Altari '89 2+2 TT Manual

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    The one on the door-b-pillar? Can only access it with the window down.

    Pick it out with a screwdriver in the little indentation. Shouldn't break. :)
     
  3. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    Sorry, can't quite work out which bit you are trying to get off...

    Piccy?
     
  4. MrTwinTurbo

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    Hmmm

    theres no indentation?
    should i have started with the window down ? Sure you can access it then-

    manual says to access it from outside to get to bolt/nut ?

    location - B-Pillar window (front door window bolt)
     
  5. michandy

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    ok

    Are you trying to get the upright plastic trim off that is on the door itself?, the one behind the top seatbelt mount, if your seatbelt is on the door.
    if this is the one you are talking about then you must start with the window down, on the out side of the pillar you will see a round disc with a little indent beside it. put a screwdriver into the little indent and gently pry out the disc. You will see a phillips and hexagonal head screw in there, undo this screw and then remove the top seatbelt mount from the inside of the door by prying the cover off the top of it and undoing the bolt and then just pull the trim off. if you are still having trouble check the tech section under remove B pillar trim or interior trim.
    Hope this helps, Andy :cool:
     
  6. MrTwinTurbo

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    cheers

    yeh - just dont have an indent - thanks
     
  7. Instamatic

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    If there's no indent, then you're prying the wrong thing.

    You're not trying to remove the little metal dome that's on the window itself, are you? If so, that ain't what you're looking for.
     
  8. MrTwinTurbo

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    no indent

    Definately trying to remove the little metal dome your talking about on the window itself - theres just no indent?, Maybe aftermarket?
    Thanks anyway
     
  9. Pregz

    Pregz Ex Z owner

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    Don't try to remove the metal bit on the window!
    Wind the window all the way down, then look at the outside of the door pillar and you will see on the plastic cover a round piece (the size of a 50c piece) about 3/4 of the way up. It will have a very small rectangular hole below it that you can insert a small common screwdriver under to pop it out. Underneath this you will see a bolt - remove it, then you can remove the inside cover (assuming you've already removed the top seatbelt bolt).
     
  10. Mitch

    Mitch Has one gear: GO

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    Stop.
    Collaborate and Listen...

    1. Wind wondow down half way
    2. Look for the round plug with an andent
    3. Pry off gently, then undo.
    4. Win.
     
  11. p5yk3r

    p5yk3r el8 haqur

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    Stop. Hammertime!
    As above so below, it's a freaking plastic cover, you'll find lots of them in this car, have fun.
     
  12. MrTwinTurbo

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    Thanks everyone!
     

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