C5 hood liner removal?
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C5 hood liner removal?
I own a 99 FRC and want to apply a cross flag emblem on the inside hood insulation. How do the pins come out? I fear that the pins will
break and I will not be able to get the liner back in. Any advice on this subject? Scott
break and I will not be able to get the liner back in. Any advice on this subject? Scott
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They will come out.
I would recommend the being at least warm (not freezing cold!) and using a fork of some kind (I used a meat fork) gently ease them up. You may damage one or two but replacements can be had at AutoZone in the "HELP" section.
Good luck
I would recommend the being at least warm (not freezing cold!) and using a fork of some kind (I used a meat fork) gently ease them up. You may damage one or two but replacements can be had at AutoZone in the "HELP" section.
Good luck
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You can use a body plug removal tool, a meat fork, a weed puller, the claws of a claw hammer. basically any metal object with a 'V' notch.
You might even be able to pull them out by hand.
You might even be able to pull them out by hand.
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If the raised ribs get damaged from the removal, they may not stay in place as well...that's the importance of using the correct tool. I use a door panel removal tool to remove them. You can find an inexpensive version at your favorite auto parts supplier.
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If you have some 1" wide x 1/8" thick flat stock steel (ACE or TRUE VALUE), you could make your own tool with some patience and a grinder or files...you can never have enough tools...
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