replacing window blind

[flying banana]

If its like the boot blind, blind comes in one piece and is riveted to a removable trim. So would need to drill rivets out, fit new blind, rivet back into place.

(but I have not done a side one, so could be different)

Was there anything holding in the roller casing? I think I can get this thing out without removing kitchen. Wish Mr luck

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Was there anything holding in the roller casing? I think I can get this thing out without removing kitchen. Wish Mr luck

For the boot blind, from memory (no longer have the van) think it was the panel with the long slot which the blind is fed through that you see when the boot is open.

Side looks to be different as comes with frame. See below which has photos of replacement unit, looks to have 3 fixing holes on each leg.

VW Transporter Beach T6 T6.1 2016-22 Left Middle Roller Sunblind 7E7861243D New | eBay

VW Transporter Beach T6 T6.1 2016-22 Left Middle Roller Sunblind 7E7861243D New ONLY Listed on "Beach Models". Transporter Beach T6 T6.1 2016-22.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[larrylamb]

Is this blind on ebay any good for you.

NEW GENUINE VW TRANSPORTER CALIFORNIA LEFT SIDE WINDOW SUN BLIND 7E7861243D | eBay

BUT CAN VARY !! IT IS A ROLLER TYPE BLIND AND FITS THE LEFT MIDDLE SIDE PANEL WINDOW. RRP £155.90 FROM VW.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[flying banana]

i think with the c pillar and b pillar trim off i can see the rivets that hold the legs in. if i can then prize the roller casing out by having the long roof trim sort of hanging loose from the wardrobe end then i'm in luck. yes that ebay one looks like the one,going to try get it out first and see if i can see a part number

 

[TripleBee]

i think with the c pillar and b pillar trim off i can see the rivets that hold the legs in. if i can then prize the roller casing out by having the long roof trim sort of hanging loose from the wardrobe end then i'm in luck. yes that ebay one looks like the one,going to try get it out first and see if i can see a part number

If you can get it out. If might be interesting to see if you can rewind the roller.

 

[flying banana]

If you can get it out. If might be interesting to see if you can rewind the roller.

thats the plan.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

thats the plan.

Just get a new one, otherwise you know what will happen next time you pull the old blind down!

 

[paddymounter]

Parts 18,40,41 and 45.

versa.

Can I ask where you found this diagram from please, I need the piece of trim Item 10 for the blind on the B post.

 

[flying banana]

well, it's out

 

[flying banana]

Drill out the 3 rivets in the left leg. Undo the 2 bolts and pop out the bottom trim clip on the right. The rhs trim is going to come out with the blind. Put a rag in the holes to prevent losing bolts and swarf from drilling. With the bolts undone above the lights and back air vent the trim cn be pulled clear enough to get the assembly out. Don't get me wrong. Was a twat of a job with no info. I've ordered new off ebay. Getting it back in I fear will be a challenge. Also cover and tape card boarded on your work tops and fridge to prevent scrapes. The bottom of the blind legs is sharp. I can't believe vw take the kitchen out to do this.

 

[andrew bazeley]

I haven't replaced it, but I use a Brandrup isolite window cover on both of the 'middle' windows. Useful on the sliding door as it stays on the door when you open it in the middle of the night. I tend to use on the kitchen side mainly as a preventative measure as I was worried about the fitted blind failing - ours is fraying around the edges. If you buy the 'isolite extreme' version they are cloth backed rather than tin foil, so match the van.

Where do you get those? My pull-down blind on the sliding door is broken, and very difficult to replace. Your solution sounds perfect, especially if you're about to sell the van!

 

[Ch1pbutty]

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Looks like a scene from the ‘A-Team’

 

[Lee.Van.Cleef]

Where do you get those? My pull-down blind on the sliding door is broken, and very difficult to replace. Your solution sounds perfect, especially if you're about to sell the van!

Mine came via a forum member, but they should be available from the usual Brandrup retailers.
Any aftermarket stick on blinds would work, but the Brandrup isolite extreme are a good colour match for VW fabric. They attach with thin velcro strips rather than suckers, so don't mark the windows.

 

[WelshGas]

Can I ask where you found this diagram from please, I need the piece of trim Item 10 for the blind on the B post

Click on the “ Google “ link below and select year of vehicle. You’ll find trim parts and Part Numbers under Body.

Google

 

[flying banana]

Looks like a scene from the ‘A-Team’

yes, but with more swearing

 

[flying banana]

Took the blind apart so we can understand how these work. The spring tension is inside the roller itself. It locates on a flat key a one end.its possible to re wind on the spring tension once you take off one leg.my blind is suffering from severe fraying now anyway so makes sense to replace it. i think it is repairable but setting the roller tension exact is going to be trial and error so it styays down,and retracts upward. the wires in the sides do not move

 

[LobsterVan]

This thread gave me the chills, and I'm going to be treating mine with a lot more respect from now on...(!)

 

[Corradobrit]

This thread gave me the chills, and I'm going to be treating mine with a lot more respect from now on...(!)

Agreed. Its the one thing in the van that I REALLY treat with kid gloves. I use both hands and make sure equal tension is appled both ends. Same goes with retraction. Easy does it and let the mechanism take the strain. Unfortunately I feel its only a delaying tactic and that one or other are eventually going to fail. They really are a weak design. The rear tailgate one is a lot more robust.

 

[LobsterVan]

They also crease up pretty easily if I'm not careful (esp. the windscreen ones), although I have noticed that can sort itself out if I leave them on a while, maybe the heat from the glass is helping iron them out a bit.

 

[flying banana]

My new one has got lost in the post so not fitted it yet. Or tried to. Need to open a dispute now with the seller. Grr

 

[andrew bazeley]

I think I'll go back to my son's original solution ; fold a little piece of card and shove it in to hold the blind in place!

 

[flying banana]

Well I've finally got the new blind and eased it into position. Got a few rivets to fit to the lhs and clip the trim back on. The bolts that hold the top trim ducting on are rubbish and won't tighten behind the lights, I fitted different set screws and they all nipped up tight. To say this job was a pain in the arse is an understatement. Even getting the seat belt height adjuster to engage has a knack to it. Anyway I now have a newish blind back in place.

 

[Paul California]

Hi flying banana,
Well done on getting your blind finally sorted. I unfortunately did exactly the same as you. After getting the window back in I was reaching for the blind I had taped up to put the handle bit back on and whoosh the tape gave way and the blind shot up behind the panel above When I was taking the blind out I managed to snap one of the black plastic bits that hold the roller section to the legs. I tried to glue it back together and it seemed to work until I was putting it back in. I was wondering if you still had your old blind and if so if I could purchase the black plastic bits from you?

 

[flying banana]

Hi flying banana,
Well done on getting your blind finally sorted. I unfortunately did exactly the same as you. After getting the window back in I was reaching for the blind I had taped up to put the handle bit back on and whoosh the tape gave way and the blind shot up behind the panel above When I was taking the blind out I managed to snap one of the black plastic bits that hold the roller section to the legs. I tried to glue it back together and it seemed to work until I was putting it back in. I was wondering if you still had your old blind and if so if I could purchase the black plastic bits from you?

i do. i doub't you will be able to get the blind working again. i gave up with it and got a new one.heres the remains of my old one. Your welcome to any parts. I got a new one on ebay for 100 quid un the end. Those plastics are very fragile.try taping it up,one the blind is riveted in place it won't be noticeable?

 

[Paul California]

Hi flying banana,
I've sent you a private message.