Broke some piece of the Pluriel roof and now it won't close right

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Model: C3 Pluriel - with or without roof
Year: 2002 (02)
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Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 80000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)

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Hello everyone, I'm a new driver and recently acquired a Citroen C3 Pluriel from my brother that now lives abroad.
The thing is, the trunk wasn't opening and I was told opening the roof would solve this. I opened the roof (with difficulty) to the middle and I couldn't open it all neither the trunk, as I panicked I tried to close the roof and it wasn't working, did some pressure and accidentally broke something on the right side of the roof (some kind of slide).
Found later that with a simple smack in the trunk it would close normally and now I'm left with a car with its roof not completely closed and that could have water get inside.
Could someone tell me which parts are sold and where and some guidance to fix it?
Interslide Pluriel Roof Broken
Interslide Pluriel Roof Broken
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HenryPT wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2019 7:51 pm Hello everyone, I'm a new driver and recently acquired a Citroen C3 Pluriel from my brother that now lives abroad.
The thing is, the trunk wasn't opening and I was told opening the roof would solve this. I opened the roof (with difficulty) to the middle and I couldn't open it all neither the trunk, as I panicked I tried to close the roof and it wasn't working, did some pressure and accidentally broke something on the right side of the roof (some kind of slide).
Found later that with a simple smack in the trunk it would close normally and now I'm left with a car with its roof not completely closed and that could have water get inside.
Could someone tell me which parts are sold and where and some guidance to fix it?
Hi HenryPT

Can you find the part on any of the diagrams attached?
Pluriel roof diagram
Pluriel roof diagram
Pluriel roof diagram
Pluriel roof diagram
Pluriel roof diagram
Pluriel roof diagram
Pluriel roof diagram
Pluriel roof diagram
Pluriel roof diagram
Pluriel roof diagram

These Pluriel diagrams were dotted across the forum and now they are in one place. If you can say the number and which diagram, I will see what the part number is for you.
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Model: C3 Pluriel - with or without roof
Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: I dont know
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 80000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)

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I'm not sure but I think it's the W.
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Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
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Engine name: TU3 (75 PS)
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T, U, V and W come as a complete unit called 'interslide'

8401.HV INTERSLIDE LEFT

8401.HW INTERSLIDE RIGHT

They were changed in production at some point and the only place to get the set, new would be a Citroen parts department.



Pluriel folding roof diagram
Pluriel folding roof diagram
My Name: HenryPT

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Model: C3 Pluriel - with or without roof
Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: I dont know
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 80000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)

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Thank you.
How hard is it to replace the object?
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HenryPT wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2019 9:07 pm Thank you.
How hard is it to replace the object?
Did you find a replacement?

None of the pluriel roof parts are particularly easy to repair, I guess it depends on your skills on repairing things that shouldn't be repaired.
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Hi everyone,

I'm also looking for the same parts, but the problem is im in Australia, all the dealer and even ebay can't find it. Is anyone have a clue to find it please. Thank you so much.

Wallis
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