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GeoffWW · 15th September 2020, 16:38

I have done it. The strip removed undamaged, The clips though are not quite so good although very rusty should still be useable. There are 6 of them

Following on from the earlier entry, the philips screws were so rusted in, but after forcing the two main panels and holding them apart with small wooden blocks, I was able to split the two parts held by the philips screw with a wide bladed long screwdriver tearing the inner panel's plastic, but this won't be seen when you put things back.

You can then see the final clips holding your strip in place.
I could then reach down between the two panels and access the clips that hold your strip in place. These are of two types, the middle ones have a double catchment design going through two long rectangular holes, the end ones are shorter and without the double catchment. With a pair of angled fine nosed pliers, I was able to remove the clips and your strip just slides out backwards without any force.

Sorry I have no pictures. I still have to master the art of uploading them.

Best of luck

15th September 2020, 16:38	#4
GeoffWW Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Connoisseur SE Auto, Also fully restored Mk 2 1966 MG Midget Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 314 Thanks: 49 Thanked 59 Times in 46 Posts	I have done it. The strip removed undamaged, The clips though are not quite so good although very rusty should still be useable. There are 6 of them Following on from the earlier entry, the philips screws were so rusted in, but after forcing the two main panels and holding them apart with small wooden blocks, I was able to split the two parts held by the philips screw with a wide bladed long screwdriver tearing the inner panel's plastic, but this won't be seen when you put things back. You can then see the final clips holding your strip in place. I could then reach down between the two panels and access the clips that hold your strip in place. These are of two types, the middle ones have a double catchment design going through two long rectangular holes, the end ones are shorter and without the double catchment. With a pair of angled fine nosed pliers, I was able to remove the clips and your strip just slides out backwards without any force. Sorry I have no pictures. I still have to master the art of uploading them. Best of luck Last edited by GeoffWW; 15th September 2020 at 16:49..