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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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Does anyone know how to remove the black door sill covers? I did a search but could not locate any information. Thanks
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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The black sill covers are glued on with adhesive; much like a vinyl decal. One removed, I believe they are done. You can buy new EOM ones or someone here on the forum makes some great looking stainless stell covers that covere a larger area than the stock ones.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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When I removed mine I used a heat gun on the first one. It left a lot of glue behind to remove. I then used 3-M adhesive remover to remove the glue. On the second one I just pulled it off and the glue remaining was substantially reduced and it came off just as easy.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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Thanks guys, but just to be sure, I am talking about the black sill portion that is inside the vehicle nearest to the seats, not the very flat almost triangular piece with the Corvette Logo. Thanks again.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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they are just snapped in. I just pulled up on mine not hard.
no screws that i remember.Just grab fimly and pull up from one or the other.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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they are just snapped in. I just pulled up on mine not hard.
no screws that i remember.Just grab fimly and pull up from one or the other.
Pull up on the rear portion first, get the thing to about a 30 degree angle, then pull back toward the rear to get the front plug out.

Why are you doing this? Stereo? Seats - please clue us in......

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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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Thanks for the help . I plan on putting down some insulation for road noise. Thanks again.
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 08:00 AM
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As above, they are "snapped in" by (4) retaining clips/tabs. One is located at the front vertically, 3 along the bottom. Start at back and gently pull up and then away at front of door. I've had mine out a couple of times for stereo and insulation...
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Originally Posted by z16kalel
Thanks for the help . I plan on putting down some insulation for road noise. Thanks again.
Be careful putting them back in. When I insulated mine, the extra thickness made the fit a little tight, and I managed to break off a couple of the little clips on the re-install.
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