How do I remove this part?
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Burning Brakes
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How do I remove this part?
Does anyone know the eaisest way to remove the surround trim on the seat back latch on the rear of the C6 seats? Thanks in advance.
Racer
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there pretty stiff at first but they just pop off, there are outward facing clips u gotta just pry them off, then to fully remove turn the plate to allow it to clear the latch.
well thats how it is on the 05-12s if you have a 2012 with the new seat design then it might be different.
well thats how it is on the 05-12s if you have a 2012 with the new seat design then it might be different.
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Burning Brakes
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Do you think it I should push a thin flat head screwdriver between the leather and the back of the underside of the bezel until I hit the clip or would that damage the leather in the process.
Or would a steady pulling pressure on both sides release the clips?
Or would a steady pulling pressure on both sides release the clips?
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You can pick up a cheap tool at an auto parts store......typically very thin plastic or metal designed to slide behind the fastener & then gently pry out. As others have mentioned, wait for warm weather & also consider using mild heat (like a hair dryer) to make the parts more flexible.
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You can pick up a cheap tool at an auto parts store......typically very thin plastic or metal designed to slide behind the fastener & then gently pry out. As others have mentioned, wait for warm weather & also consider using mild heat (like a hair dryer) to make the parts more flexible.
.... a Hair dryer makes a big difference when working on plastic parts, use it all the time...
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I just pulled it from one side to get first tab to pop then the other. Also had spares because I heard so many break.
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