Loose trim

Athorpe · 4th January 2014, 13:38

This window trim of the drives side won't stay put, any ideas why. Do I need a replacement? Or am I missing something.

Just an irritation every time I look in the mirror

LotusLC · 4th January 2014, 16:24

Mine has the exact same problem, going to use clear silicone on mine to hold it in place when we get a dry day..

kaiser · 4th January 2014, 17:27

Why are you worrying?
I'm sure when you turn the car unto it's wheels, the trim will fall in place.!

Bolin · 4th January 2014, 17:49

On the flip side (sorry!) does anybody know how they are attached and how to remove them without damage?

kaiser · 4th January 2014, 17:55

Gives you a new perspective on life!

If they are anything like most I have seen, they have clips along the length, that grab the top part of the door skin.

Usually roll the window down and give it (the list) a smart jab with a flat hand. Often placing a flat piece of wood on the list will help with distributing the force evenly, chances are they will seat again.

mrvandango · 4th January 2014, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiser

Why are you worrying?
I'm sure when you turn the car unto it's wheels, the trim will fall in place.!

Beat me to it!

Athorpe · 4th January 2014, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiser

Why are you worrying?
I'm sure when you turn the car unto it's wheels, the trim will fall in place.!

But the water collects in the plenum if I park it on its wheels, I have to put it this way up when it rains, otherwise the ecu gets wet

4th January 2014, 16:24	#2
LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	Mine has the exact same problem, going to use clear silicone on mine to hold it in place when we get a dry day.. __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg

4th January 2014, 17:49	#4
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	On the flip side (sorry!) does anybody know how they are attached and how to remove them without damage? __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

4th January 2014, 17:27	#3
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	Why are you worrying? I'm sure when you turn the car unto it's wheels, the trim will fall in place.!

4th January 2014, 17:55	#5
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	Gives you a new perspective on life! If they are anything like most I have seen, they have clips along the length, that grab the top part of the door skin. Usually roll the window down and give it (the list) a smart jab with a flat hand. Often placing a flat piece of wood on the list will help with distributing the force evenly, chances are they will seat again.