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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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I give up, I admit defeat
I need to install my rear plate (C5)and do not see how to remove the oem plastic frame . I dont want to force it and break some cheesy plastic bits so I humbly ask for help.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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on either side of the surround, there are 4 small clips that hold the plate surround on. Small flat tip on 2 of the clips will release the surround.


of course, I could be wrong..
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Originally Posted by OzzyC4
I give up, I admit defeat
I need to install my rear plate (C5)and do not see how to remove the oem plastic frame . I dont want to force it and break some cheesy plastic bits so I humbly ask for help.
If it's the stock black plastic frame, just use a small flat bladed screwdriver along the inside edge of each end and pry gently. You'll see the snap-in tabs that hold it in place once you pry it out a bit. Just go slow and look at what you're doing and you'll be good to go.

HTH,
Robert
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Awww, man. That's cold blooded. Hey, I gotta give OzzyC4 credit for asking if he's not too sure. Lot's of guys would just not say anything.
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Originally Posted by Grumpy
on either side of the surround, there are 4 small clips that hold the plate surround on. Small flat tip on 2 of the clips will release the surround.


of course, I could be wrong..
But if you were - who would have the guts to say you were?
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Thanks for the info. I could see the 4 tabs/clips but didnot know how they released. With the knowledge laid upon me here I was able to remove it in about 10 seconds, LOL!

thanks again!
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 01:20 AM
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But if you were - who would have the guts to say you were?
Who would argue with a GRUMPY character from a Snow White Tale??
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Awww, man. That's cold blooded. Hey, I gotta give OzzyC4 credit for asking if he's not too sure. Lot's of guys would just not say anything.

Yeah like me and break it trying to get it off. Impatience is a disease!
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Originally Posted by Grumpy
on either side of the surround, there are 4 small clips that hold the plate surround on. Small flat tip on 2 of the clips will release the surround.
That's the way.
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