Side trim removal.

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deb71brawn
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Side trim removal.

Post by deb71brawn » Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:11 pm

Hi guys, this is my first post so please be patient. I have just got my first Bongo (which I love) and I'm stripping the interior back to clean and convert but I am stuck at the first hurdle.

I am trying to take all the plastic trim off so I can re-do the blinds, my trouble is I can't seem to get the seatbelt anchor off. Would anyone be kind enough to advise me on how to get it off? Does it just pop off with a bit of brute force, I don't want to break it.

Thanks Debz x
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Re: Side trim removal.

Post by Bob » Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:43 pm

Don't know the answer I'm afraid, but welcome aboard. :)
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Re: Side trim removal.

Post by g8dhe » Mon Jan 31, 2022 3:20 pm

Yes the covers have several Barbs on the back of the plastic which are quite strong but they do give in the end, perhaps best to warm them a little in this weather or you might end up cracking the plastic which is always the danger! Worth Googling "removing seat belt plastic covers" and looking at the images and also the methods suggested https://www.google.co.uk/search?num=100 ... tic+covers
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deb71brawn
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Re: Side trim removal.

Post by deb71brawn » Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:16 pm

Thank you, great advice it was just the not knowing :roll:
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