Rear Storage Compartment
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: McGrady NC
St. Jude Donor '15-'16
There should be screws all around the inside perimeter of the storage compartment frame. Horizontal to the cabin floor, IIRC. Either way, just remove them to fix your carpet.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi n2m,
In addition to the screws that CJ mentioned that hold the frame in place the screws that pass through the lid hinges into the under body need to be removed in order to lift the frame too.
Be careful you don't pull on the frame too much because it's pretty fragile if original.
Regards,
Alan
In addition to the screws that CJ mentioned that hold the frame in place the screws that pass through the lid hinges into the under body need to be removed in order to lift the frame too.
Be careful you don't pull on the frame too much because it's pretty fragile if original.
Regards,
Alan
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Bethlehem, PA
They said to remove the hinge screws AND the frame srcews, Remember what alan said; it can crack easily when lifting. First remove your jack bin, the center bin is attached to the frame with clips. When out of the way, try contact cement to the floor edge and the carpet bottom to keep it from slipping away again.
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Newman Lake Wa
To echo what Alan said. Wiggle the frame carefully out from all directions. I will crack easily. When I re carpeted I tried to just raise it a little and slide the catpet under. The carpeting was too stiff for this. You may have to lift out the entire unit from side to side and carefully work it back in.
Ray
Ray
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi,
What's really difficult is getting the carpet that comes up over the seat bulkhead and the piece for the rear compartment floor to BOTH stay under the frame at the same time so you can set the screws!
Regards,
Alan
Duct Tape in action!
What's really difficult is getting the carpet that comes up over the seat bulkhead and the piece for the rear compartment floor to BOTH stay under the frame at the same time so you can set the screws!
Regards,
Alan
Duct Tape in action!
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