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jonoke   
Tue Jan 17 2017, 06:17am
Joined: Mar 09 2016
Member No: #2546
Location: Sydney
 Hi,

I put my 2007 C6 in to an audio guy to try and find a serious rattle ... and it appears all the "clip" things at the bottom of the door are broken/missing. Which explains the rattle I guess.

I'm having trouble getting spare parts guys to understand what it is as they seem to be going off of citroen parts diagrams for the doors, which are pretty ... basic ... What I need is just the white round things that clip into the black molding of the door trim. (pic attached).

Does anyone know a part number? Or anywhere they might be available.


Thanks
Jonathan.
Citrofix   
Tue Jan 17 2017, 07:53am
Joined: May 23 2014
Member No: #1722
Location: Krokstadelva
 Hi, if it is the usual Clips attaching the door trim to the door, it is 7473FL, eight at each door I think.

Regards, Christian
Citrofix   
Thu Jan 19 2017, 11:34am
Joined: May 23 2014
Member No: #1722
Location: Krokstadelva
 Since C6 has a rather good sound insulation, all annoying noises tends to
be even more annoying. For instance, a vibrating inner trim clip holding the
panels to each door.

They are designed to break apart in two when removed. But they are not
designed to be put together just by hammering the interior trim panel back.

This mini-instruction describes only how and why the clips work, the complete
dismantle instruction is to be found at C6-owners member section.

When the panel has come lose you almost for sure will see this on each
clip "fork"



On the door side the part with the little knob is still in situ. To remove,
gently feel around the collar (a plastic tool might be considered not to scratch
the enamel)



This is what you're looking for; on each side the tool should gently press
this spring, then the ball part will pop out and still be reusable.



This is the part as it comes when new. Please note the small black seal.
It stops the plastic part from squeaking and is of course essential. It might
get damaged when the outer part comes off. It's a good thing to buy some
spare clips (part# 00007473FL, approx. 8€ for a bag of 5 pcs)



Prior to refitting the trim panel, each clip should be put in place on the
panel side leaving the door side holes empty.

Either use new clips or, if the seal and all other seems undamaged, "re-arm"
the clip by marrying the parts together. Use two flat nose pliers to apply force
from each side, the knob will lock into Place



Apply all clips on each fork




Then it's a simple matter of aligning the trim panel correctly;
Before you apply pressure to lock the clips into place, make sure that

•all the cables are re-connected should they have been disconnected


•the panel is in the slot on top (examine carefully along the slot to
make sure you're in the right position)


•the connector for the window button is in its right place


•the connector for the foot light is not stuck in between panel/door


•all clips are aligned in their respective hole


Then gently press all clips into locking position. You'll hear all the little
springs click into each hole. At least one foam part is used to press the
panel outwards, make sure you press the panel enough over each clip to
secure the clip locking’s. Since the spring is jagged you might want to
click into "second lock step" to force the panel firmer against the door.
e3steve   
Thu Jan 19 2017, 01:32pm
Joined: Jan 21 2013
Member No: #1163
Location: Warsash, Hants & Palma de Mallorca, Spain
 Great tutorial Christian! I've often wondered...
Citrofix   
Fri Jan 20 2017, 08:10am
Joined: May 23 2014
Member No: #1722
Location: Krokstadelva
 Hi Steve!,
thank you, but actually it's not my piece of work, I just pasted from citrotech.se
 

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