Clio 182 Side skirt screws - removal

[Cliocup182!]

I've removed the side skirts and had to unscrew the x2 screws on the drivers and passengers side sills - in the process every screw broke leaving most still in the hole. Any recommendations to remove the remaining screws? Cheers!

 

[Louis]

You talking about the ones in the front wing to the arch liners?

 

[Cliocup182!]

You talking about the ones in the front wing to the arch liners?

Yes sorry 👍🏻

 

[Cliocup182!]

Any ideas?

 

[Louis]

Any ideas?

Just cut off the spire clips and buy some new ones mate.

 

[Cliocup182!]

Just cut off the spire clips and buy some new ones mate.

I'm not seeing any spire clips because they are behind the arch liner I'm guessing?
Does that mean that I have to take out the front arch liners then?

 

[DomP182]

The side skirt sits over the arch liner, no need to remove them to get the skirts off. If the head has snapped off and the rivets are drilled out of the skirt it should come away. If I were you I'd refit the skirt with small dome headed stainless bolts with unlocks instead of rivets so you can annually remove for maintenance

 

[Cliocup182!]

The side skirt sits over the arch liner, no need to remove them to get the skirts off. If the head has snapped off and the rivets are drilled out of the skirt it should come away. If I were you I'd refit the skirt with small dome headed stainless bolts with unlocks instead of rivets so you can annually remove for maintenance

Could you provide the details of the "dome headed stainless bolts with unlocks" so I can get a set. Your idea is a good one so I can keep the maintenance going and keep an eye on things every year or so.

 

[DomP182]

Oh I meant nylocks

 

[DomP182]

@Cliocup182!

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[Cliocup182!]

@Cliocup182!

M5 Button Head Allen Screw Bolts + Nyloc Nuts & Washers A2 Stainless Steel | eBay

Socket Button Head Bolts, Nyloc Nuts & Flat Washers. Thread size ~ M5. M5 x. 8mm Pitch. A2 Stainless Steel For Improved Corrosion Resistance. Thread pitch ~. 8mm.

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NYLOC NYLON INSERT LOCKING NUTS M3,4,5,6,8,10,12 A4 MARINE GRADE STAINLESS STEEL | eBay

A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel Nyloc Nuts. Hexagon nyloc nuts with a self locking nylon insert. Nyloc Nuts For Bolts/Screws. M3 x 0.50mm pitch; 5.5mm spanner size. Manufactured from A4 marine grade stainless steel.

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Cheers buddy!

 

[DomP182]

Cheers buddy!

I used small stainless washers as well, form b or c, can remember

 

[Cliocup182!]

I used small stainless washers as well, form b or c, can remember

Cheers I've got them now. Just need to finish off the paintwork before fitting the sideskirts back on again. Will be handy to be able to take off every spring to give it and behind the fuel cap a good wash out 👍🏻👍🏻