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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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Okay, mundane question, but this one's got me stumped.

I removed the rear compartment assembly on my 73 to put in new carpet. I've seen pictures of people removing the trim from the compartment doors to glue on the compartment, then replacing the trim. However, the trim on my doors has black rivets in it, not screws. There's no way that I can see to get these things out.

How the &*% do I get the trim off?!

Thanks! Dave
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Ya gotta drill them out, remove the surround, then use small screws to install.
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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Yep, that's what I figured. I'll get on it. Thanks.
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