Removing tailgate card on a Cabriolet

I want to replace the rubber seal on the tailgate on my car. I can see that I need to remove the card inside the tailgate to get to the lock mechanism but don't know how I should pop out the plastic studs that hold it in place. I don't want to damage anything so thought I'd ask first. What's the best way to get them out?

Thanks!

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The best way is to buy a trim fork which is like a two pronged flat bladed screw driver. If not wanting to do that then try a little bit of masking or insulation tape on the head of a wide faced screw driver and gently ease them off by slotting in between and twisting. Ice you get a coupe free grab the trim panel and is this to pull the rest free. Time and patience is always key if you want perfection on no damage.


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Damn iPhone. Once you get a couple free…..


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Great. Thanks. I'll get a proper tool.

They're not barbed on the back, are they? I was worried they might be and that if I forced them out the barbs would pop off and they wouldn't stick in place when I put them back in.

There normally like a fern leaf but you can easily get hold of new ones. Gsf euro car parts etc all sell them even halfords have them I think. But should be able to reuse.


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OK - perfect. Thanks!

Got this sorted with a £2.99 set of trim removing tools from Amazon. It took about five minutes.

Cool. Glad it sorted


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