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Offline 182_blue

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Re: RCD Removal tool, trim tools required!
« Reply #10 on: 12 April 2008, 10:14 »
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Re: RCD Removal tool, trim tools required!
« Reply #11 on: 12 April 2008, 10:19 »
I think they are for the older type, I just had a look and cant see any slots. I think p3eps is right and I only need a trim tool and 1 torx screwdriver.
I like the sound of an apple tool though, sounds useful! You have to have all the tools to do a good job, its heartbreaking to damage your trim on a new car and have to look at it everyday... :sick:

Appreciate the help guys.
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Re: RCD Removal tool, trim tools required!
« Reply #12 on: 12 April 2008, 10:25 »
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Re: RCD Removal tool, trim tools required!
« Reply #13 on: 12 April 2008, 10:36 »
Quote from: NewGolf on 12 April 2008, 10:19
I think they are for the older type, I just had a look and cant see any slots. I think p3eps is right and I only need a trim tool and 1 torx screwdriver.
I like the sound of an apple tool though, sounds useful! You have to have all the tools to do a good job, its heartbreaking to damage your trim on a new car and have to look at it everyday... :sick:

Appreciate the help guys.

thought so, but i have 500 so not sure
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Offline Merlinman

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Re: RCD Removal tool, trim tools required!
« Reply #14 on: 12 April 2008, 11:40 »
Try here  :wink:

Scroll down - its all there !
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Re: RCD Removal tool, trim tools required!
« Reply #15 on: 12 April 2008, 14:04 »
Quote from: Merlinman on 12 April 2008, 11:40
Try here  :wink:

Scroll down - its all there !

Merlinman you are a star! Thats just what I needed. Thumbs up to you  :smug:
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Re: RCD Removal tool, trim tools required!
« Reply #16 on: 12 April 2008, 14:15 »
good luck, i had a quick test run on mine a moment ago and first bit was ok, but the other panel seems like its going to break when you pull at it !!!
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Re: RCD Removal tool, trim tools required!
« Reply #17 on: 12 April 2008, 14:20 »
Quote from: 182_blue on 12 April 2008, 14:15
good luck, i had a quick test run on mine a moment ago and first bit was ok, but the other panel seems like its going to break when you pull at it !!!

Yikes! let me know how you get on, with any hints/tips!

I read that you should let the car get warm to make the plastic less likely to snap....
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Offline Bolle

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Re: RCD Removal tool, trim tools required!
« Reply #18 on: 12 April 2008, 14:26 »
I've removed the nav/radio about 4 times, nothing snapped on my sofar. Only thing that came loose were the small metal clips attaching the fascia surround, these can easiliy be glued back on. I would advise care when putting the center exhaust piece back in, there are a few small tabs which have to be inserted right or it will not fit, and using force at that point will snap these tabs.
If it's cold outside, i do drive around for a few minuts with heater on hi and all the air exhausting trough the center vents to get the plastic more flexible.

Just don't be afraid to use a bit of force...
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Re: RCD Removal tool, trim tools required!
« Reply #19 on: 12 April 2008, 14:28 »
The heat thing makes sense  :smiley: , will try that when the time comes
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