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Old Dec 20, 2014 | 06:21 PM
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I'm sorry if this has been discussed before, I have not been finding much. I'm trying to remove the speaker trim panel and also the front front kick panel. I'm probably being overly cautious but would really appreciate some tips.

Pictures would be really great because half the problem is knowing where the clips are and aren't.

BTW i'm doing this while chasing down a couple leaks... Thinking I will also add some insulation while I've got things torn apart.

Thanks in advance!
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Old Dec 20, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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I assume this is all door panels? The speaker grill is tied into the door kick panel and can only be removed after the door panel has been removed. The door is held on by some bolts behind the grab handle cover. Also need to take off the door handle bezel.

The kick panel under the steering wheel is attached by two Torx on the bottom right and left, then a torn behind the trunk release and above/behind the air temp sensor.

There is a more detailed how to in the FAQ I think.
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Old Dec 20, 2014 | 08:05 PM
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I assume this is all door panels? The speaker grill is tied into the door kick panel and can only be removed after the door panel has been removed. The door is held on by some bolts behind the grab handle cover. Also need to take off the door handle bezel.

The kick panel under the steering wheel is attached by two Torx on the bottom right and left, then a torn behind the trunk release and above/behind the air temp sensor.

There is a more detailed how to in the FAQ I think.
Thanks for the response. Actually the piece I'm trying to remove is the rear speaker grill/panel. Not the door panel.

I did just find some notes about how to remove the dead pedal which is anchoring the carpeting at the front.

I didn't find anything in FAQ or multiple searches.

I need to remove the piece under the rear glass also.

Thanks!
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