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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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Merry christmas and happy new year to you guys and gals. I would like to change the cowl vent (just under the front window in the engine compartment) to either carbon or chrome and was wondering if the nuts or fastners under the original are fixed or will I be expecting them to fall and maybe lose a few. They seem easy to get at but haven't attempted yet. Thanks for any input.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 04:16 AM
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I believe that they just pop out (w/ a small flatblade screw driver) and then can be reused. Try to keep them in order though.
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Originally Posted by vetter79
I believe that they just pop out (w/ a small flatblade screw driver) and then can be reused. Try to keep them in order though.
If I remember right that's correct.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
If I remember right that's correct.
Try not to scratch the plastic,use something under the screw driver to pry against,good luck.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Thanks for the input guys.Happy vetting .Spring is just around the corner . A bit wet and salty roads in this neck of the woods
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