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Thread Author: nmarshal	Replies: 3

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Tue 4 Jan 11 11:31

Peugeot 206 hatchback - 04 1.6 Fitting new door mirror - nmarshal

I want to replace the door mirror - can anyone please tell me how to remove the triangular plastic trim piece inside the door without forcing it and breaking the clips?
Thanks

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Tue 4 Jan 11 12:44

Peugeot 206 hatchback - 04 1.6 Fitting new door mirror - Victorbox

Most cars use a similar triangular trim piece with clips pushed into holes in metal of door so they're only a friction fit. I've used a plastic (note plastic) kitchen palette knife gently inserted between trim and door until you can twist enough to see where clips are and can move knife to a more strategic position next to each clip. Eventually you can probably get your fingers behind trim for the last tug. No damage to trim or paintwork of door - unlike a garage which would just lever with a large screwdriver until something gives!

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Tue 4 Jan 11 13:38

Peugeot 206 hatchback - 04 1.6 Fitting new door mirror - Bellboy

dont know how to do it but get the hairdryer on it first so plastic is pliable
usually i smash an old one off in the scrapyard to ascertain its clippy bits if i can find one for the model i need

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Tue 4 Jan 11 14:21

Peugeot 206 hatchback - 04 1.6 Fitting new door mirror - nmarshal

Thanks for the replies. These two tips together worked well. If it helps anyone else, this part is held on by 2 plastic spring clips (bottom left and right) and two tubes which insert into rubber sockets in the door (top and centre bottom) which just need a firm pull.
Cheers
NM

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