Top trim popping off

[johnjack11]

Hi there,

I am having issues with my 05 Boxster, with 9100 miles.

Car is in great shape but I noticed yesterday when I opened the top the two little rubber pieces on the trim that covers where the top stores keep coming off.

Picture attached.

I can push them back in, and they seem undamaged, there are metal clips that hold the rubber over a thin edge of metal. What can I do to deal with this, should it be lubricated to stop it sticking?

Also, they is an 05 with 9k miles, should I be thinking about IMS upgrade or is the IMS guardian worth looking at?

Thank you,

Jack

Edited May 8, 2012 by johnjack11

[1schoir]

Those black trim pieces on the rear edge of the clamshell can be fastened better if you remove them and slightly squeeze each of the two clips on each trim piece with a pair of pliers. Put some tape over the plier jaws so that you don't damage the finish on the clips. You only have to squeeze them closed very slightly and they will then grab onto the underside of the clamshell and not come off.

Regards, Maurice.

[johnjack11]

Thank you Maurice, really appreciate the help.

Jack

Those black trim pieces on the rear edge of the clamshell can be fastened better if you remove them and slightly squeeze each of the two clips on each trim piece with a pair of pliers. Put some tape over the plier jaws so that you don't damage the finish on the clips. You only have to squeeze them closed very slightly and they will then grab onto the underside of the clamshell and not come off.

Regards, Maurice.