Roof Ariel moulding/thread

[xtreme_boi]

I am looking to get this bit replaced, or repaired.

Basically put my car through a carwash (yes I know!), and it ripped my bee-sting ariel clean off. Problem was, I could never remove it myself, because it was seazed on. What I can make of it, that the ariel was ripped clean off, taking the thread (from inside the moulding) with it. The moulding on the roof is still all there, but I can't see any thread inside the moulding, kinda like a hole. If that makes sense?

Need to get this fixed, but not really sure what I need to look for. My Dad once had to replace the thread on his ariel with the 172, but can't remember what he has to get. As he has a Civic Type R these days!

 

[cat171]

A new base is £15 form renault (for a mk2 ph2/3)

 

[xtreme_boi]

Ah, just been the Reno, new base is £21.23 ex VAT, £24.41 inc VAT

Question... is it a tricky job to replace? Been looking at the moulding, and looks fixed solid. Not sure how to remove it without causing damage to paintwork on the roof?

 

[cat171]

Ah they've gone up

Pull the headlinig down in the car & see if it comes of from inside the car ? I never did it, just got a price a while ago.

 

[jesus]

Try a scrapyard before paying Renault prices!

 

[xtreme_boi]

Ah they've gone up

Pull the headlinig down in the car & see if it comes of from inside the car ? I never did it, just got a price a while ago.

Pull the head lining down inside the car?

Sheesh, how the heck would I manage that without ripping the material?

 

[xtreme_boi]

Just spoke to Dad on the phone. Told me how to do it. Easy Peasy!

 

[Darmon]

Pull the head lining down inside the car?

Sheesh, how the heck would I manage that without ripping the material?

Undo the plastic clips connecting the head lining, then head your hand a socket into the gap, 21mm i think.

Undo the socket, take it out, put the new one in, tighten it up, re-attach the headlinning

 

[xtreme_boi]

Undo the plastic clips connecting the head lining, then head your hand a socket into the gap, 21mm i think.

Undo the socket, take it out, put the new one in, tighten it up, re-attach the headlinning

Tried it earlier, but think I have to remove the back seat belt. The one that is attached to the ceiling of the car?