Sorry for the Re-post, but 3 hours searching, can no longer find how to remove plastic cargo area panels

[irtmks]

So a month ago, I found info, but now cannot? I am installing a blackvue small camera to the inside rear window area. (I don't want to install the camera directly on the window for "shock" reasons). I have made a bracket that will fix onto the corner plastic pillar, and place the camera just inside the glass above the spare tire area. I need to remove the corner rear plastic to install. I have tried pulling, punching, twisting etc. No luck. I have pulled the gasket away to peek inside. (I think something was looking back at me but did not answer). I have removed the two cargo rings in the large wheel well plastic cover as well as the three smaller nuts in the side of the wheel well cover. I have removed the small nut that looks like it is part of that corner pillar. I got access by pulling of the rectangular cover just below the outer most cargo ring. My next thought was to use a saws-all and be done with it! (when ya get older ya get less patient). I know it did not 'grow" this way. Can someone sent a picture or procedure, or maybe a rusty blade for a saws all.

 

[Clark Kent]

So a month ago, I found info, but now cannot? I am installing a blackvue small camera to the inside rear window area. (I don't want to install the camera directly on the window for "shock" reasons). I have made a bracket that will fix onto the corner plastic pillar, and place the camera just inside the glass above the spare tire area. I need to remove the corner rear plastic to install. I have tried pulling, punching, twisting etc. No luck. I have pulled the gasket away to peek inside. (I think something was looking back at me but did not answer). I have removed the two cargo rings in the large wheel well plastic cover as well as the three smaller nuts in the side of the wheel well cover. I have removed the small nut that looks like it is part of that corner pillar. I got access by pulling of the rectangular cover just below the outer most cargo ring. My next thought was to use a saws-all and be done with it! (when ya get older ya get less patient). I know it did not 'grow" this way. Can someone sent a picture or procedure, or maybe a rusty blade for a saws all.

@irtmks I'm not sure if you're trying to remove the large trim piece over the right side wheel well, or the rear corner piece that covers the inside of the pillar. In any case try @Jean Mercier's post here and see if that gets you any closer to putting that saws-all away.
The large piece is well clipped on and takes more force than you expect to pull it off the body. The top is lipped over near the window so pull from the bottom first but keep it squarish to the body until it unclips then tilt it and lift it off the lip at the top. Study Jean's pic to see where you need to fight it.

There's also some info on trim removal starting on page 41 of @Rok_Dr's supplement available from this post.

 

[Cheshire cat]

When searching for posts I know exist, I often fail to put in the correct search clues. Any tips on the best way to search?

EDIT: Just seen Clark Kent's post 16 on 4th March 24, concerning door card removal. Explains how other keep track on threads you like.

 

[landmannnn]

When searching for posts I know exist, I often fail to put in the correct search clues. Any tips on the best way to search?

EDIT: Just seen Clark Kent's post 16 on 4th March 24, concerning door card removal. Explains how other keep track on threads you like.

As with most forums, I often find that typing for example "door card ineos grenadier forum" into Google is a better way of searching.

 

[Cheshire cat]

As with most forums, I often find that typing for example "door card ineos grenadier forum" into Google is a better way of searching.

Hi Landmann
Forgot that method, even though I do often find google the quickest way to find something. Thanks for the useful reminder.

 

[irtmks]

Hey thank you all so very much. I searched for about three hours before posting this yesterday. I am not sure why, or how I missed it. Anyway, thank you all for helping. It can be frustrating to feel like you are on an island alone, but then so invigorating to find you are indeed NOT alone. Thanks

 

[irtmks]

Opps forgot to clarify. Trying to remove the upper rear corner trim, by the large door. So I see now that the big wheel well trim must be removed to get at the bolt that removes the corner plastic. Your help is appreciated as I see now that the big wheel well trim is indeed clipped (a lot), so I needed to pull harder!