ok. I'm gonna be doing an interior swap and need to know what tools I'm gonna need. Since my ex-wife hijacked most of my tools out of spite, I'm sure I'll be in need of something I don't have anymore. Anyway, I'd like to have what I need before hand. Any help is appreciated

 

Torq bits, metric sockets ,flat and Phillip's head screwdrivers and a door panel remover (looks like a screw driver with a fork tip)

 

damn...guess I'm goin' tool shoppin'

 

Myself and "Sinister-one" are in the process of swapping our interiors with each other, other than the previously mentioned "hand tools" you will need a special puller for the wheel, if you plan to pull it? see Rays post, he is "Sinister-One"

 

I'll just add a few comments... (I swapped my interior this winter)

A door panel puller is nice, but not a necessity, so if you can't find one, don't worry. If you know where the six panel pins are, you can actually pull the panels off by hand. (carefully, but it's possible). Sometimes I would use a screwdriver with a towel wrapped around it, just to pry the panel forward enough to get some fingers under the edge... and from there, a sharp pull away from the door will dislodge the pin. Repeat for the other five pins... it gets easier as you go. I'll be removing mine again this week when my Vette Essentials door pulls arrive!

I would also recommend, besides the basic metric socket set, some extensions. The glove box has some bolts way in the back, behind some access holes in the glove box tray, that you'll never reach without an extension. To make it easier, I actually used a 10" extension.

Other than that, the majority of the panels and pieces can simply be pulled off by hand (carpeting, door sills, lower seat belt covers, etc.) and the rest require either 7mm, 8mm, 10mm or 14mm (I think that's the size for the seat bolts), and you'll need some Torx bits too. T15 is the normal size for pieces like the radio bezel; and I think there's some T20 bolts in or around the steering column. One thing I've learned is that there are a lot of different torx bolts on this car, so buying a torx set will be a wise investment!

If you are doing the steering wheel swap, make sure you have a GOOD puller because I have heard that these steering wheels are tricky, and many pullers actually break while trying to remove the wheel. For that reason, and the fact that I don't want to risk playing with an airbag, I'm having the dealer do my wheel swap come spring.

 

An understanding of how everything comes apart without breaking. Get a shop manual or get in touch with other forum members who've done interior work. It can save you $$$ in break/replace.

 

BRB.... I'll get you a list of exactly what you'll need.

 

Okay, with the exception of the steering wheel and the seats.

For all the plastic parts and the dash pieces you'll need the following:

1/4" drive ratchet with both long and short extentions.

10mm socket

7mm socket

T-15 Torx

T-25 Torx

Medium length flat head screw driver.

That should get you going with your disassembly.

 

Excellent! While I didn't mention it earlier, I'm only swapping doors and knee/glove box bolsters. I'll be on this project some time next week once the rest of my parts get in. Thanks for the specific list, Sinister-one, and thanks to all who've chimed in

 

Great info! Does this tool list also include the necessary tools for removing the center console, radio bezel and left knee bolster?