Hi guys,

 

Can anybody help me before I do the wrong thing and wreck my interior.

 

Could you tell me step by step how to get the panels out that go over the rear arches that sit under the rear passenger windows

They sit between the seats and the side of the car, they are curvy looking.

I need them reupholstered as they have seen better days.

 

 

 

Thanks

You need to remove the rear seats, bottom part just pulls out, top part, fold it down and there are 2 x 10mm bolts each side.

 

Once they're out, remove your plastic sill covers, then, the rubber weather strip that goes up the B pillar, remove it at least to above the height of the panel.

 

Then I think there are a couple of 10 or 12mm bolts/nuts that hold it in place to the floorpan, once they're out, just pull it carefully until the poppers come away from the bodywork and it should be off.

 

If it's a UK and the seat belt is through it, you need to pull the plastic seat belt guide out of the quarter panel gently, slide it up the belt and then you should find the top and bottom parts of the rear quarter panels come apart slightly to let it out.

 

That's all from memory and my car wasn't fully together in the first place I don't think, but it's close enough for you to find anything I've missed I think.

That's good, much appreciated bud, easier than I expected.

Will work on this tonight.

 

;-)

nice write up alex, very helpful of you :)

I think we've both got stripping out the insides and putting back together down to a fine art now. Might video a race for a laugh one day

nice write up alex, very helpful of you :)

 

I do try, and before anyone says it, yes I know I'm very trying! :crying: