Combo Van Door Trims.

[nebulon]

Hi everybody.
Has anyone ever needed to remove the door trims from the rear doors of a 06 Vauxhall Combo van?
The locking mechanism is getting a bit stiff on mine and I don't know how to remove the trims, there are no screws or fasteners to be seen.
Thanks.

 

[Dave54]

Don't know about those specifically, but most flat door trim panels are held on by "door trim clips" that slot into the back of the panel and push into a hole in the door. You can get a proper sort of forked tool to remove them, or just use a flat bladed screwdriver or similar of some sort to gently lever them out. You can get new clips if you bust them, but they shouldn't need a lot of force.

 

[nebulon]

Don't know about those specifically, but most flat door trim panels are held on by "door trim clips" that slot into the back of the panel and push into a hole in the door. You can get a proper sort of forked tool to remove them, or just use a flat bladed screwdriver or similar of some sort to gently lever them out. You can get new clips if you bust them, but they shouldn't need a lot of force.

Thanks for that Dave. These are not flat, they are a moulded shaped trim which stand proud of the door metal. I don't know how to better describe them. I did try with a screwdriver but only very gently and they didn't seem to budge.

 

[Dave54]

Just had a quick look online.
http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co...rear-door-inner-plastic-panel-removal.338793/
Bit earlier but similar??
You generally have to feel for the actual clips with whatever you are using and lever there.
Otherwise I expect someone will be along who knows exactly.

 

[Burnerman]

Sure to be poppers of some kind....the trouble is in cold weather they often self destruct anyway.
Can you get in there with some plastic wedge of some kind - prevents scratching?
John

 

[Dave54]

Sure to be poppers of some kind....the trouble is in cold weather they often self destruct anyway.
Can you get in there with some plastic wedge of some kind - prevents scratching?
John

Always seem to manage to break at least one getting panels off. I keep a few spares in "stock".

 

[Burnerman]

Machine Mart now do packs of poppers etc by manufacturer.....I'll check them out next time I'm in.
John

 

[Dave54]

Machine Mart now do packs of poppers etc by manufacturer.....I'll check them out next time I'm in.
John

Had a look at their website. They're showing as discontinued there. The selections were on the large size numbers wise for what I would want anyway. When I say "stock" I mean a few in the little drawers on the back of the bench to replace the odd one!
eBay seems to have plenty. Lot of different types.

 

[nebulon]

Hi again.
Just an update: the lock release handle is on a hexagon shaft but there's a spring clip needs pulling out. The clip fits into moulded slots in the handle boss and engages in a groove in the shaft. I made a small hook out of a length of steel wire then pushed the panel in just a fraction to be able to get the hook into the spring clip and pull it out. A torch helps here; the handle then comes off easily. The panel is indeed held on with poppers, careful prising got them all off without losing any. I can now get to the door mechanism but I found that the lock barrel has been forcefully removed at some time and damaged part of the inside of the barrel mechanism. A scrapper might have one. Thanks a ton to all who helped with this.