john-melbourne 6 Posted December 2, 2012 HI Guys, My hood has gone on my CTI, i have seen one in good condition complete with the frame, and headliner. How easy is this to replace as a full on swap, instead of just replacing the hood? John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars Posted December 2, 2012 Dead easy to swap one frame for another. Rear seats out, seatbelts off, inner panels off, rear window unzipped, metal bar unbolted, 3 bolts per side and off it comes I've done this myself twice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted December 2, 2012 Just make sure it's the right frame, Manual and Leccy are different Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john-melbourne 6 Posted December 3, 2012 Thanks Guys, Really helpful as always. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stufarri 98 3 Cars Posted December 3, 2012 Takes about 3hrs from experience - just make sure the weather forecast is good if you are outside just in case! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john-melbourne 6 Posted December 3, 2012 Are any specialist tools required to complete the job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stufarri 98 3 Cars Posted December 3, 2012 No, just socket set, pliers and screwdrivers. A Haynes talks you through the whole process, correctly for once too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john-melbourne 6 Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks Guys, I think i need to just bite the bullet and buy the roof and frame! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vtifan 26 Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks Guys, I think i need to just bite the bullet and buy the roof and frame! John yes you do,or give me his number and i might Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john-melbourne 6 Posted December 5, 2012 yes you do,or give me his number and i might Just bought it It was the one on Ebay with the frame,headlining and rear window. Just got a 400 round trip to Wiltshire to pick it up tomorrow! Anyone know if it will fit in the back of a polo with the back seats down? John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stufarri 98 3 Cars Posted December 6, 2012 Yes it will John as mine went in the CTI with seats down no problems and a Polo is far bigger. Stu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
