discovery 2 sunroof blind
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discool
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The plastic V clips of the blind cassette push into oblong holes, the plastic is hard so some lub ie. wd40 or vaseline is required on clip first may help and try and close the clip with pointed nose pliers if you can.
The go in from the top of the bottom of the sunroof frame.
I removed a blind from a damaged sun roof and it wasn't easy I had to close the clips with pliers an dig the clip out with a screew driver.
The go in from the top of the bottom of the sunroof frame.
I removed a blind from a damaged sun roof and it wasn't easy I had to close the clips with pliers an dig the clip out with a screew driver.
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IanT51
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The blinds are on a cassette that can be more easily fitted and removed by pushing the complete unit towards the rear as you try unclipping it. There are 3 sets of clips: each end and the middle. Not too difficult to remove. Judicious use of a flat blade screwdriver to help prise the clip from the metal sunroof tray may help, but be careful to not break the clip ends, as the clip is what holds the tension in the blind barrel and stops it from spinning freely and releasing the tension, so it is critical to the whole operation. BTW if the blind comes loose from the cassette and consequently loses its tension from the internal spring, it is easily retensioned by rolling it up, fitting in the slotted end of the blind axle holding the other end firmly and then pulling the blind out part way, then rewinding the blind on the axle without letting the axle turn. You only need 3 hands for this!
Repeat this a few times until there is enough tension. Now fit the other end onto the clip and refit the clip in the cassette. IMHO the original tension is too much and this leads to blinds snapping back violently when released, sometimes causing the clip to break. Jou just need enough tension to hold it in place if the roof is open while you are travelling, although that seems to be defeating the purpose of a sunroof.
Repeat this a few times until there is enough tension. Now fit the other end onto the clip and refit the clip in the cassette. IMHO the original tension is too much and this leads to blinds snapping back violently when released, sometimes causing the clip to break. Jou just need enough tension to hold it in place if the roof is open while you are travelling, although that seems to be defeating the purpose of a sunroof.
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