Top Case Question

[BigD]

I have a project in mind that requires me to separate the outer shell from the inner tray of the lower half of the top case.   I have removed every screw I can find, and nothing budges.  Does anyone know how this comes apart.  I have the service manual, and checked, but did not find anything.
Thanks 

[Coconut]

Hi Big D,

Have never taken one apart, but if it helps there's a Line Drawing here : World of Triumph Parts Locator
that shows 5 x M4 x 18mm Pan Head screws holding the painted cover in place.

Better still, here's a Link to the Fitting and assemby instructions ( which includes the sliding carriage ) :
Top Box & Sliding Carriage Instructions
I havene't had chance to read through it all, but hopefully it will have what you need 

[madshep]

If it's anything like the way BMW put theirs together (had to try and take one apart once to re-paint it) they use double-sided adhesive pads everywhere!
Even the BMW technicians said "don't even try -- you'll only end up breaking it"

[kurtmartin1027]

the screws are prob put in with super glue.  When I assembled mine (I bought it and installed it myself) I have to assemble the two sections there were screws and I cant remember if there was adhesive tape involved.  But I did use a drop of glue on each screw for security. 

[BigD]

Originally Posted by Coconut

Hi Big D,

Have never taken one apart, but if it helps there's a Line Drawing here : World of Triumph Parts Locator
that shows 5 x M4 x 18mm Pan Head screws holding the painted cover in place.

Better still, here's a Link to the Fitting and assemby instructions ( which includes the sliding carriage ) :
Top Box & Sliding Carriage Instructions
I havene't had chance to read through it all, but hopefully it will have what you need 

Hey Coconut.  I have the instructions you reference from when I put mine together and installed the sliding carriage.   However I am looking to take the bottom half apart.  I tend to think as someone else mentioned that there is double sided tape involved.   That is what it feels like.  I have all of the screws out.  If that is the case I'll have to rethink things.
Thanks

[BigD]

Originally Posted by madshep

If it's anything like the way BMW put theirs together (had to try and take one apart once to re-paint it) they use double-sided adhesive pads everywhere!
Even the BMW technicians said "don't even try -- you'll only end up breaking it"

I suspect you are correct.  All of the screws are out with no evidence of same.  A new direction is in order.
 
Thanks

[BigD]

Originally Posted by kurtmartin1027

the screws are prob put in with super glue.  When I assembled mine (I bought it and installed it myself) I have to assemble the two sections there were screws and I cant remember if there was adhesive tape involved.  But I did use a drop of glue on each screw for security.

I installed mine as well.  But that was the top half.  The lid.  I am looking to take the bottom half apart.
Screws aren't the problem.  They are out.  Probably the doubled sided tape mentioned else where.  That is exactly what it feels like.
Thanks

[1150newguy]

If it is tape and you can isolate where it is do you think a heat source such as a hairdryer would loosen the adhesive enough to get it apart?