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Thanks, it's the same U shape and has two retaining screws either side. I've got those off and released it no problem. The issue is that it's in a recess with a lip, and I just can't get it out of there to remove completely and get enough access.
It sits on a flat metal plate that also appears to support the motor. It's held in with 9 screws around the perimeter - I think I'm going to drop that to get the room needed to remove it. What an overcomplicated design.
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If it's anything like the Smeg cooker hood that I have just fitted, the chimney trim is a U shape and should clip sideways at the back of some metal fixings that are screwed into the wall, and will just sit on top of the main cooker hood part. If you can get in there, pull each side out sideways a little, and once released you should be able to pull it out towards you.