C4 Dash Trim Removal DIY

[UrS4boy]

That 10mm is the measurement between the open part of the fork,so is capable of substantial posts and the whole measurement across the entire fork is 24mm.

I wasn't worried about the pin "V" opening. I was worried that the overall width would be crazy wide. 24 > 20 but not by much. Would definitely be worth a try with that one.

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10mm? Wow. I expected more based on this:

Just measured the diameter of the circular clip: 20 mm.

That 10mm is the measurement between the open part of the fork,so is capable of substantial posts and the whole measurement across the entire fork is 24mm.

[UrS4boy]

The widest part of the fork ie it's tip ends is 10mm.

10mm? Wow. I expected more based on this:



Just measured the diameter of the circular clip: 20 mm.

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Personnally, I think what you have would be fine for the smaller pieces with the circular clips. Depends how wide it is at the tip. Measure that and I will measure the width of the clip.

The widest part of the fork ie it's tip ends is 10mm.

[UrS4boy]

Here's my Sykes Pickavant trim removal tool that i have used for door card removal for 25 years and it's been perfect for that job. Would there be any benefit owning the plier type over my fixed type tool for the removal of those clips in your pictorial??

Personnally, I think what you have would be fine for the smaller pieces with the circular clips. Depends how wide it is at the tip. Measure that and I will measure the width of the clip.

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Here's my Sykes Pickavant trim removal tool that i have used for door card removal for 25 years and it's been perfect for that job. Would there be any benefit owning the plier type over my fixed type tool for the removal of those clips in your pictorial??

[UrS4boy]

Could have done with this write up 2 years ago....I started on the door cards which all popped off easily.Moved on to the dash and to the airbag one only to crack it to bits not knowing there was nuts on it instead of clips

Yeh, if you ask anybody, they always say "Oh, those are just clips at the back of the airbag trim. Hard to get at but just clips". Um... NO.

You might find your photo in a future update as an example of what not to do.

[a25c]

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[bluequattro]

I've only removed from cars I've broken up so dash out anyway for ecu looms

[UrS4boy]

It is difficult in confined spaces I suppose. I've removed carbon trims with one from door cards and dash but they ve been removed from the car first to make it easier. Star lock ones are on door cards IIRC

The trick is removing the dash trim without removing ALL of the dash (and not breaking anything in the process).

C4 UrS door cards seem to not use "star" lock washers:

[bluequattro]

It is difficult in confined spaces I suppose.
I've removed carbon trims with one from door cards and dash but they ve been removed from the car first to make it easier.
Star lock ones are on door cards IIRC

[UrS4boy]

Here s what I mean

Might work. It is a combination of pliers and flat blade screwdriver but in the confined space in question, it might be too long. Definitely would not work on the main airbag trim piece if it has the "mushroom head" spring tension nuts on the threaded rods on the back of the trim.

[UrS4boy]

Think they're called star lock washers.

Maybe but I don't think so. I think "star" lock washers have 4 or 6 points, not just 2.

[bluequattro]

Sorry. Just a generic picture found to illustrate the tool.
Ebay will be your friend on these.
I just searched trim removal tool until I found the correct ones.
Laser had lifetime warranty.
I've yet to break my set-they do come keen on your fingers sometimes if the fasten lets go all of a sudden
Dave

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Excellent post Dave!! Bluequattro do you have a link for the removal tool?