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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 08:31 PM
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Ok dumb question I know but I HAVENT had the time to take a close look at them yet to find out...How do you take them off so I can put on my new flamed covers??

Always seems like hidden tricks, cautions etc with the vette when installing so im asking...How do you remove them? :cheers:
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 08:39 PM
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They just snap on/off. I practiced a few times with my old ones, then
taped the driver side(fuel lines). Those braided lines will do wonders
if ya don't. They do bend pretty good, but's still kinda scary until
you clear that line. Just be patient and don't rush or force anything.




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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 08:48 PM
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Just grab a hold of them and give them a slight little tug upward, and they pop right off, very simple!
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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Great!!! Thats what I figured but just thought id check! How many snap points on each are there?? Thanks for the help! :cheers:
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 10:38 PM
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Not too sure how many there are, they just pop straight off...might wanna tape the brake lines though, I made the mistake of putting my covers on without wrapping the brake lines up and ended up having to touch up the covers again.
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 10:50 PM
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Great!!! Thats what I figured but just thought id check! How many snap points on each are there?? Thanks for the help! :cheers:
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