Removing bumper and roof trim

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How do I remove these grey plastic bumper and roof trims so I can return them to black, they are so faded they need spraying. Would I need to remove whole bumper or can it be done without.
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Raggy wrote: Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:53 pm How do I remove these grey plastic roof trims?

Citroen C3 roof trim removal
Citroen C3 roof trim removal

Hi Raggy

They just pull off.

This is the discussion for C3 roof trim removal (topic here).

This is a picture of the roof trim being removed, you can see how it is attached.
C3 Citroen roof trim replacement
C3 Citroen roof trim replacement
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Thanks, will have a look, thought it shouldn’t be that difficult but didn’t want to rush in like a bull in a china shop and break something. Better to ask first :D Any ideas on the bumper trims?
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Citroen-Driver wrote: Sun Jan 20, 2019 1:27 pm How do I remove these grey plastic bumper trim so I can return them to black, they are so faded they need spraying. Would I need to remove whole bumper or can it be done without.

Citroen C3 rear bumper removal
Citroen C3 rear bumper removal
You may find it easier in the end to remove the rear bumper complete and there is less chance of damaging the clips that hold the black strip on.

The rear bumper is held on by screws behind the rear light clusters (removal tips here), pop in clips and 2 screws from below and the most tricky bit is the bolts that hold the bumper to the rear wing. This is a bit tight for access.
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