coupe interior trim removal

[Bowlerwell]

Hey Folks.

I need to remove the interior trim on the rear driver's side.
I've managed to get the first top clip out, and the clip that's down the side.
I can't get the second top clip out, because I can't bend the panel round far enough without damaging it.

How do I get the whole panel out?
Do I need to remove the very outer segment of the seat? HOw?

Thanks folks...

JohnB

[Jas11n]

Hey Folks.

I need to remove the interior trim on the rear driver's side.
I've managed to get the first top clip out, and the clip that's down the side.
I can't get the second top clip out, because I can't bend the panel round far enough without damaging it.

How do I get the whole panel out?
Do I need to remove the very outer segment of the seat? HOw?

Thanks folks...

JohnB

Stop, don't try and bent it anymore as it's fixed at the rear behind the rear seats side bolster.
Drop the rear seat down, get a spanner and an allen key and remove the big stud that the seats catches onto (Mark the position of this as they are wfunny to readjust correctly). Once that is out of the way you'll be able to slightly lift up the plastic trim that houses the tweeter next to the parcel shelf and see the bolt/screw that holds the bolster in place at the top. Once undone the bolster can be removed as the bottom is hooked in place. Once out of the way you'll see the last remaining screw holding the back side of the panel on, remove it and slide the panel up.
Easier done than written.

Jas

[Bowlerwell]

Thanks Jas. That's it off