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GeoffWW · 4th July 2020, 08:26

The nuts and sealing washers, 2 of each on each side, at the rear end are easy to remove. The other clips going forward have to be squeezed on the inside to release the 'spring clips' in the back moulding. I have just bought 5 from Rimmers, - total cost £15.48 .

I made a tool to squeeze the clips inwards out of a short piece of 15mm copper piping, ovalised to the distance across the back 'post' of the clip. Once pressed on to the stub of the clip, the trim should be free at that point. then repeat for the others.

Whilst doing this, once the end tip is freed from the bodywork, watch out for the clear plastic 'filler', about 3inches long, inside the trim. This is not shown on the Rimmer's parts drawing.

You may be better just applying some sealant on the inside around/over the clips, without disturbing the clips.

4th July 2020, 08:26	#3
GeoffWW Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Connoisseur SE Auto, Also fully restored Mk 2 1966 MG Midget Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 314 Thanks: 49 Thanked 59 Times in 46 Posts	The nuts and sealing washers, 2 of each on each side, at the rear end are easy to remove. The other clips going forward have to be squeezed on the inside to release the 'spring clips' in the back moulding. I have just bought 5 from Rimmers, - total cost £15.48 . I made a tool to squeeze the clips inwards out of a short piece of 15mm copper piping, ovalised to the distance across the back 'post' of the clip. Once pressed on to the stub of the clip, the trim should be free at that point. then repeat for the others. Whilst doing this, once the end tip is freed from the bodywork, watch out for the clear plastic 'filler', about 3inches long, inside the trim. This is not shown on the Rimmer's parts drawing. You may be better just applying some sealant on the inside around/over the clips, without disturbing the clips. Last edited by GeoffWW; 4th July 2020 at 08:31..