Rear Deck Trim Removal..
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Rear Deck Trim Removal..
Has anybody removed the 3 rear trim pieces, if so what is involved? It looks like the outer pieces are held by screws, but the center piece has the **** on it. Does the **** just lift up and off or how is the **** removed? Any help would be appreciated. Mine is in need of a repaint.
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Yep. The top storage latch has a ****/bar that pulls straight up. It is a fairly stout "pressure" fit. But, it will come off. I suggest some leverage IF you don't press down on the surrounding plastic in such a way to break it instead.
Besides that and the screws, you will need to pull the clips off your hatch lift. Prop the glass up with a broom or similar. Pull the hatch supports of their ball/socket joint. I suggest doing these one at a time.
You will find two other trim pieces hidden under the side pieces. They come out with 4 screws. They form the bottom lip of the privacy shade track.
If you also need to get the shade out, stick a flatblade screwdriver between one end and the side panel. Pry so the end shade is pressed inward -- much like a toilet paper roll spring works. IOW, spring pressure outward is what holds it in.
Besides that and the screws, you will need to pull the clips off your hatch lift. Prop the glass up with a broom or similar. Pull the hatch supports of their ball/socket joint. I suggest doing these one at a time.
You will find two other trim pieces hidden under the side pieces. They come out with 4 screws. They form the bottom lip of the privacy shade track.
If you also need to get the shade out, stick a flatblade screwdriver between one end and the side panel. Pry so the end shade is pressed inward -- much like a toilet paper roll spring works. IOW, spring pressure outward is what holds it in.
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You mean the struts? Yep, they pop right off. If memory serves me correctly, use a small screwdriver and compress the release tab and pull them off. Just have a helper support the glass or use a sturdy prop. The glass is HEAVY.
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I had a look at my strut today, couldn't find the release tab though?
Do you feed the screwdriver in by the balljoint bit?
