I
began today by using a T30 Torx bit and removed the pair of bolts
that secure the hood clamps to the windscreen. Oh, by the way, my
Brother took some of the pictures today, which is a bit of a double
edged sword. I have both hands free to work on Scarlet, but the
downside is that you will see more of me than just my hands in the
pictures! |
Once
the pair of bolts were unscrewed I was able to remove the hood
clamps as shown in the picture... |
Once
the hood clamps are removed, the side trim just clips into place.
Careful pulling at it will release the clips and it can be removed
thus. |
The
windscreen trim is in three sections, with the side trims removed,
the central section is held in place with some more trim clips and
the retaining screws for the sun visors. I used a Philips head screw
driver and removed these screws next. |
Using
gentle pressure, unclip the top trim from the windscreen thus. |
A
picture of the back of the top trim, showing the trim clips that
secure it in place. |
To
remove the rear view mirror completely you need to firstly remove
the windscreen trim, this is because the wiring to the courtesy
lights in the underside of the mirror run behind the trim and you
need to disconnect the multiplug in order to remove it from the car.
The mirror fits onto a spline attached to the windscreen, you can
detach it by pushing it up the glass towards the header rail. Then
just disconnect the multiplug and it is free of the car. |