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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: GM on March 30, 2021, 00:40:58

Title: How to remove chrome trim pieces between tail lights and trunk lock
Post by: GM on March 30, 2021, 00:40:58

Hi all,
Too much time to deal with Pagoda details during COVID, so I'm installing the rubber seal under the chrome trim between the tail lights and trunk lock, but cannot find any help in the Tech Manual for how to remove the chrome trim pieces to do it.
Before I start, any help, please?
Thanks

Title: Re: How to remove chrome trim pieces between tail lights and trunk lock
Post by: scoot on March 30, 2021, 01:12:31

Do the trunk lock and the tail lights hold the chrome trim in place?  If so, I would remove those and see what happens.

Title: Re: How to remove chrome trim pieces between tail lights and trunk lock
Post by: dakman29 on March 30, 2021, 01:17:02

If we’re talking about the same parts, you need to loosen the studs holding the tail lights down, pull them toward you a bit, then there is just one sheet metal screw on each trim piece. You don’t need to remove the trunk lock

Title: Re: How to remove chrome trim pieces between tail lights and trunk lock
Post by: kampala on March 30, 2021, 08:23:53

Yes.  Same as dakman suggests — remove or loosen taillights and one screw underneath the chrome. 

Title: Re: How to remove chrome trim pieces between tail lights and trunk lock
Post by: Pawel66 on March 30, 2021, 11:51:28

For certain VIN numbers there are also rubber stripes between taillights and body. Do you have them? Asking "as you are already there"...

Title: Re: How to remove chrome trim pieces between tail lights and trunk lock
Post by: GM on March 30, 2021, 16:43:13

Thanks, Scott, Dakman and Oz!
Yes, Pawel, I've got the rubber between the taillights and body - and peeking out above the chrome trunk lock.