Rear Speaker Panel Removal
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Here are some files that might help you out, but man, you go to a lot more trouble when cleaning your car than I do. 
Racer
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From memory:
- Remove halo cover.
- Remove seat belt.
- Flip the door-side edge of the cover over the body edge.
- Pull.
- Pull harder.
- Realize that GM used enough push pins to anchor a large oil tanker, so pull some more.
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Racer
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Well, to be honest, I am doing some stereo work, a C6 shifter, a dabbling of sound deadener, and a top coat of heat insulation.
Oddly enough, after I got the carpet out, there was $1.50 worth of change and a pile of un-popped pop corn on the passenger side and zero signs or rodents........ go figure.
I do appreciate the links on the speaker removal, but what I really needed was confirmation that the panel that is blocking the forward part of the rear tubs is held on by gorilla strength clips. I'll put more muscle into it later this evening after work.
Thanks for the replies, I promise to post some pics up of the insulation project as I get to it.
Any chance anyone has a picture of the back side of the panel? Knowing what direction the clips go helps me not feel like I am breaking things.
Oddly enough, after I got the carpet out, there was $1.50 worth of change and a pile of un-popped pop corn on the passenger side and zero signs or rodents........ go figure.
I do appreciate the links on the speaker removal, but what I really needed was confirmation that the panel that is blocking the forward part of the rear tubs is held on by gorilla strength clips. I'll put more muscle into it later this evening after work.
Thanks for the replies, I promise to post some pics up of the insulation project as I get to it.
Any chance anyone has a picture of the back side of the panel? Knowing what direction the clips go helps me not feel like I am breaking things.
Racer
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Here's a link to an ebay auction for a speaker cover/trime. If you look at the fourth picture, which is the back of it, you'll see the locations for the clips.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-Corvette-...-/281294862874
Here's another quick tip; I usually support the hatch with my back while I detach the gas strut. I then slip the cover over the strut, and clip it back in. It's easier with an extra hand, or if you can find something to support the hatch with.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-Corvette-...-/281294862874
Here's another quick tip; I usually support the hatch with my back while I detach the gas strut. I then slip the cover over the strut, and clip it back in. It's easier with an extra hand, or if you can find something to support the hatch with.
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Racer
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Wow,
Thanks for picture link. It doesn't look like it would that tight by the number of clips, but I guess your 6th bullet notes just how surprising it is.
One last thing, what is the white clip on the top left in that fourth picture. Is that just another clip or some other type of fastener?
Thanks for picture link. It doesn't look like it would that tight by the number of clips, but I guess your 6th bullet notes just how surprising it is.
One last thing, what is the white clip on the top left in that fourth picture. Is that just another clip or some other type of fastener?
Le Mans Master
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Wow,
Thanks for picture link. It doesn't look like it would that tight by the number of clips, but I guess your 6th bullet notes just how surprising it is.
One last thing, what is the white clip on the top left in that fourth picture. Is that just another clip or some other type of fastener?
Thanks for picture link. It doesn't look like it would that tight by the number of clips, but I guess your 6th bullet notes just how surprising it is.
One last thing, what is the white clip on the top left in that fourth picture. Is that just another clip or some other type of fastener?
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Racer
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That is the pin that usually makes me think I'll be breaking the plastic.
It's one of these, only permanently attached to the trim piece.
It's one of these, only permanently attached to the trim piece.
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Racer
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From: Athens GA
Thanks for all the help. I finally got her all apart last night and finished cleaning. Too bad about the halo panel. By the time I cracked it, it was too late. I guess I'm on the search for an crack free one.
Racer
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Epoxy on the back will take care of the crank spreading, and you can cover the front easily with alcantara/suede/leather.
