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Does anyone know ... can the side blades be removed and reinstalled VERY easily? (Thinking about wrapping them an accent color) Assuming they are plastic, can plastic be wrapped?
Last edited by Telepicker; Nov 2, 2020 at 05:45 AM.
This <VIDEO> shows the back of the blades. They have threaded bolts on the back, so it goes to reason they are bolted on, not just snapped into place. Seems you’d have to remove the interior door card trim to get access to remove the bolts that hold the blades in place.
And what about the piece on the body? Does that snap or screw on?
If I recall from watching a video for replacement to Carbon Fiber........ The body side piece is held on with 4 bolts which are accessible from right inside the open vent scoop area. Those should be very easy to remove. It's the piece on the door that gets much more involved.
Not C8 specific... but removing door panels sounds like an easy job, but can be a real PIA.... there are alot of fiddly bits designed to go together much easier than come apart.... lots of little clips, snaps, screws, and electrical connectors that you can't see, and have to go together in a very specific order....
Unless you have a very specific video...(maybe not available on such a new car), it can be like a Rubik's cube.... and if you break something, you may have to buy a complete a$$embly to replace it, or maybe not be able to buy it at all...
If you do it, take your time and be very careful...
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Side blade removal...
