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(New page: == Mk3 Estate Roof Bar Removal == should you need to remove the mk3 roof bars then the following may be of help. ( this guide is just a rough guide at present & will be updated with bett...)
 
(Tools Required)
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Extension bar for socket.
 
Extension bar for socket.
  
Torx bits ( dont know the sizes yet ).
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Torx bits ( T20 - for the in cabin items, T30 - for the curtain airbag screws ).
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Philips/cross head screwdriver.
  
 
Small Flat Screwdriver.
 
Small Flat Screwdriver.
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'''Front of the bars'''
 
'''Front of the bars'''
  
undo the 2 torx screws holding the sunvisor to the car & remove the visor.
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undo the 2 T20 torx screws holding the sunvisor to the car & remove the visor.
  
using the flat screwdriver unclip the cover on the second sunvisor clip & then undo the torx screw under the cover.
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
  
repeat the last step for the 2 screws holding the grab handle above the door.
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using the flat screwdriver unclip the cover on the second sunvisor clip & then undo the T20 torx screw under the cover.
  
( maybe remove the a-pillar trim - not sure about this yet )
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
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repeat the last step for the 2 T20 torx screws holding the grab handle above the door.
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
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remove the a-pillar trim by giving it a tug at the top.
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remove the cap on the b-pillar trim & remove the philips head screw found under there & remove the upper b-pillar trim.
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
  
 
carefully fold back the headlining avoiding creasing the headlining.
 
carefully fold back the headlining avoiding creasing the headlining.
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( there may now be access to both bolts with the use of a spanner but if not the following will need to be done )
 
( there may now be access to both bolts with the use of a spanner but if not the following will need to be done )
  
undo the 2 torx screws holding the curtain airbag inplace.
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undo the 2 T30 torx screws holding the curtain airbag inplace.
  
carefully move the airbag inwards a little ( it wont need moving far & wont really move far as its still attached to teh car via varioud other fixing points )
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
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carefully move the airbag inwards a little ( it wont need moving far & wont really move far as its still attached to the car via various other fixing points )
  
 
with the airbag moved out far enough then you can access the 2 bolts with the 10mm socket on the extension bar.
 
with the airbag moved out far enough then you can access the 2 bolts with the 10mm socket on the extension bar.
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
  
 
with these 2 bolts undone the front of the bar is undone.
 
with these 2 bolts undone the front of the bar is undone.
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remove the 2 plastic pushpegs in the boot space lining.
 
remove the 2 plastic pushpegs in the boot space lining.
  
( remove the d-pillar trims - not sure on this yet but will update if required. )
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
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remove the d-pillar trims by removing the philips screw found in the boot cover retaining section & then giving the trim a tug from the top to release the clips left holding it inplace )
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
  
 
pull the roof lining down suitably without creasing it.
 
pull the roof lining down suitably without creasing it.
  
using the 10mm socket undo the bolts holding the roof bars inplace ( one is hidden out of the way right inside the bodywork )
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using the 10mm socket undo the bolts holding the roof bars inplace ( one is hidden out of the way right inside the bodywork, the other is up near the back end of the curtain airbag )
  
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[[Image:Example.jpg]]
  
once this is done the roof bars should be undone from tha car & will just require careful lifting off the roof ( the studs the bols fasten onto are pretty long so ithey will need rasing a fair wat before they are fully out - also watch the paintwork too when doing this )
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once this is done the roof bars should be undone from the car & will just require careful lifting off the roof ( the studs the bols fasten onto are pretty long so ithey will need rasing a fair wat before they are fully out - also watch the paintwork too when doing this )
  
  

Revision as of 05:10, 12 October 2008

Mk3 Estate Roof Bar Removal

should you need to remove the mk3 roof bars then the following may be of help.

( this guide is just a rough guide at present & will be updated with better info & piccies later )


Tools Required

10mm Socket & wrench/spanner.

Extension bar for socket.

Torx bits ( T20 - for the in cabin items, T30 - for the curtain airbag screws ).

Philips/cross head screwdriver.

Small Flat Screwdriver.


Method

Front of the bars

undo the 2 T20 torx screws holding the sunvisor to the car & remove the visor.

Example.jpg

using the flat screwdriver unclip the cover on the second sunvisor clip & then undo the T20 torx screw under the cover.

Example.jpg Example.jpg

repeat the last step for the 2 T20 torx screws holding the grab handle above the door.

Example.jpg

remove the a-pillar trim by giving it a tug at the top.

remove the cap on the b-pillar trim & remove the philips head screw found under there & remove the upper b-pillar trim.

Example.jpg Example.jpg Example.jpg

carefully fold back the headlining avoiding creasing the headlining.

( there may now be access to both bolts with the use of a spanner but if not the following will need to be done )

undo the 2 T30 torx screws holding the curtain airbag inplace.

Example.jpg

carefully move the airbag inwards a little ( it wont need moving far & wont really move far as its still attached to the car via various other fixing points )

with the airbag moved out far enough then you can access the 2 bolts with the 10mm socket on the extension bar.

Example.jpg

with these 2 bolts undone the front of the bar is undone.


Repeat on the other side of the car.


Rear Of The Bars


the rears are a little easier.

remove the 2 plastic pushpegs in the boot space lining.

Example.jpg

remove the d-pillar trims by removing the philips screw found in the boot cover retaining section & then giving the trim a tug from the top to release the clips left holding it inplace )

Example.jpg

pull the roof lining down suitably without creasing it.

using the 10mm socket undo the bolts holding the roof bars inplace ( one is hidden out of the way right inside the bodywork, the other is up near the back end of the curtain airbag )

Example.jpg

once this is done the roof bars should be undone from the car & will just require careful lifting off the roof ( the studs the bols fasten onto are pretty long so ithey will need rasing a fair wat before they are fully out - also watch the paintwork too when doing this )


refit in reverse order.



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