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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Default how do you remove the rear trim panel

i took all the screws off and it lifts up, but the roof spring catch prevents it from coming out, i searched and found no results please assist, thanks.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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What year car? Coupe or convertable?
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He's talking about a coupe.

First, you have to get a good grip on the catch ****, and pull straight up. The black plastic catch **** is press fit onto a stub that is forced into it.
Pull that off, and your trim comes off nicely.
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pack this area with foam to keep from hearing the antenna relay when the antenna goes up and down.
also, you might get a little dynamat, or foil lined jute and line this area to help keep the exhaust noise from echoing off the hatch glass.
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thanks for the little tips while i'm at it ....
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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i see foam in there, must be factory, it fills it up, ( the space) will it serve to dampen noise?

can i run speaker wires in that area, without interference?

how do you take off the cargo blind? i need to inspect below the carpet line

just co the car ya know....
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