Boot handle...

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Re: Boot handle...

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Bailes1992 wrote:How easy is it to remove the rest of the boot pull? Is the bit that you pull to open the boot seperate to the boot pull that I've broken? How is the actual handle held on?
I know you`ve done it already but to answer the question ...........

remove tailgate interior panel
then there are 2 x torx bits to undo , need an extension for torx bit otherwise it takes ages to undo and then retighten the 2x screws/bolts that hold the handle .Thanks to StevieG at FCS who came to my assistance when I was replacing mine at FCS ( French Car Show ).awesomely comprehensive toolkit he carries.
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Re: Boot handle...

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They have two bolts in the middle either side of the handle, then the edges just have 'popper' clips. The clips snap so there not supported, you pull on that side of the handle and it snaps.
So I though I'd replace the snapped clip with a bolt etc to support it, but I bloody forgot :cry:
So I fixed it, then snapped it again.
Got the bigged self tapper I could find... 4 inches...
A Powerfull battery drill...
And straight through the boot lid :lol:
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Got a smaller self tapper... and did the same from behind :lol: It's never comming off again!
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Re: Boot handle...

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Found out why my cars so unstable :D

Last night I was sat in the drivers seat just shaking about. I noticed the front of the car stops wobbling but the back of the car carries on for about half a second to a second longer :)

I need's new shocks on the back end :(
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