Removing rear interior trim

[TuffRR]

Does anyone have any hints on removing the rear side interior plastic trim, including the cubby boxes?


There looks to be a fair bit of unutilised space behind this and am looking for places to mount arb compressor and a few other bits and pieces.
(I have triple battery traxide kit so engine bay is out as far as compressor install goes.)
Thanks

[BobD]

If I remember correctly you start by removing the tie downs and the cover plate for the seat folding mechanism. Then it is just clips. The side panel includes the bit of carpeted floor panel up to the seats, from memory. I haven't done it for a few years. Someone else may be more helpful but this might give you a start.

[l00kin4]

Interior Trim and Ornamentation - Rear Quarter Trim Panel
Removal andInstallation
Removal
1. Fold down therear seat backrest.
2. Release thedoor aperture weatherstrip.
3. Release thesafety belt anchor.
Remove anddiscard the bolt.
4. Release the tailgateaperture seal.
5.Remove the support spigot from the tailgate.
Releasethe clip.
6.Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
Removethe Torx screw.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100819&stc=1&d=1445233134


Liftthe storage box lid and using a firm grip,release the window clips by pulling the trim inboard.
Releasethe remaining 6 plastic clips using a suitable tool.
Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
7. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove thestowage tray.
Release thecover.
8. Remove the audio control switch.
Release the 2 clips.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100820&stc=1&d=1445233851
9. Remove the accessory socket.

[TuffRR]

Thanks for that.
Interesting it mentions to discard the bolt from the safety belt anchor. Wonder how much it is going to cost me every time i want to remove this panel? Are they special bolts used?

[BobD]

What I said was what you do to remove the floor panel to get at the third row seat fixings. Sorry, the old brain is not as good as it once was!

[mwhittaker1955@gmail.com]

First Post
Hi Peoples,

So firstly - no need to remove seat belt retaining bolt.
Secondly will this get me access to the Tail Gate Cable winding mechanism. There appears to be an issue with mine retracting properly.
This would also allow to check the cable to the rear power point.


Cheers