Ive seen lots of threads on here regarding removing the chrome boot trim to colour code it. I have just done my own and thought i would give some tips on removing it.
Firstly you need to remove the boots inner trim panel, then remove 4 x nuts which hold the strip on, 2 nuts hold the boot button fitting in place, the other 2 are on the inner boot lid just near the edge, you cant miss them.
Once the nuts are removed there are four square clips which will still be holding the trim on, dont try and pull the trim towards you to remove it as you will break the clips and bend the trim if you pull too hard. If you pull the trim towrds you a couple of mm's at one end you will be able to see the first clip. While pulling the trim a few mm's away from the boot lid at one end, slide your fingers along the bottom edge of the trim and push the trim up, as if your trying to push the trim towards the boot lip spoiler and the first clip will release. Then go to the opposite end and repeat this. Once both outer clips are free you can pull the trim a little further away from the boot towards you, do the same process with the last 2 remaing clips, dont worry you wont scratch the boot lid. When the strip is removed the clips will be left on the boot lid. If you are careful you can then open up the 4 prongs on the clips and remove them to refit if required. I have chosen to leave mine off as i feel the 4 nuts are more than enough to secure the trim and would be even easier to remove if and when required.
Hope this can help a few people out and i will take some pictues tomorrow to give people an even better idea.
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