Removing trim above cargo area windows

[jscherb]

Has anyone removed the trim above the cargo area windows? If so, how does it come off?

 

[Logsplitter]

Has anyone removed the trim above the cargo area windows? If so, how does it come off?

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You need to take the side pillar panels off first from what I recall. I may find time later to look on portal later to find exact procedure, unless someone chirps in first , who knows how to do it. If you don’t get any responses, then pm me as a prompt for later.

 

[Blackwolf]

I needed to access the wiring above these only last week. The pull downwards to unclip, trim tool recommended but not essential, but appear to be fixed behind the top of the rear corner trim. If you just need to get a hand in you can let the droop. If you need to remove them completely you'll need to remove the rear corner trim, to do that you need to remove the large lower trim covering the wheel arch, I believe.

 

[landmannnn]

As above, the reverse of the production line process where they start at roof level and work down.
Large wheel arch cover off, corner panel off, window side panels off, then the top window panel.
The tie down loops have to come off, as well as some nuts and bolts which you should find easily enough.
The rest is just clips which require a firm tug on the panels.

 

[Znarfgh]

There are 4 clips per side, and it looks like you need to pull straight down (you'll probably break some clips in the process). Perhaps try to pry the clips out.

 

[jscherb]

Thank you everyone for the information, very helpful. Should be all I need to get access behind that panel.

 

[Blackwolf]

Note the little slot in the end of the panel in the picture above, this is the part I couldn't unhook with the rear corner panel in situ.

I need to do ore wiring in this area on both sides in the near future and would be interested to hear how you get on with the panels. Forewarned is forearmed!