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Old 06-05-2008, 08:55 AM
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Any tips for removing it?

Having a screen done today, and dont really trust them to take it out carefully.

Hope do you remove those plastic screw in peices?

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Old 06-05-2008, 09:09 AM
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The screws have little covers that need prised off (cover them as you do this because if it pings away you may never find it!)

The screws are plastic and go into plastic plugs on the car and may well be stuck solid. If they do snap, you can get new sets off someone on ebay for about £7.50 delivered.

The actual cowl parts are near impossible to find anywhere at sensible money though so don't forget the two wee screws - one on each corner piece - that are hard to see.
Old 06-05-2008, 09:17 AM
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Spray the tops up with a bit of WD before unscrewing them
Old 06-05-2008, 09:33 AM
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all done and removed, nothing broken and came out easier than expected.

SHOCK WHEN I TOOK IT OFF THOUGH.

ITS ROTTEN ALL ROUND THE SCREEN :







































NOT!!!!!!!

looks the same the day it rolled off the factory
Old 06-05-2008, 10:24 AM
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Good news mate well done....




Now have you got my gift...
Old 06-05-2008, 10:27 AM
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hehe you had me going there mate, did you get the springs fitted?
Old 06-05-2008, 10:30 AM
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fitted 1 john, seems like they'll do the job, bit high for me personally, but will do the job of getting the car to the ring

thanks again mate, going to do the other springs today.
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thats good matey, they will settle a little also when you start driving remember. I saw the pic of how low she was, i want mine that low at the front looks cool I better get the angle grinder out again, what type of disk did you buy?
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i bought a flat sanding wheel, and velco discs, you welcome to borrow mine, but there like £15 for both from B&Q so not really worth the drive, but your quite welcome to it.

yes it sits perfect on those old springs, but unfortunately i would have no arches left at all.

will have to have a compromise.
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