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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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Are any special tools needed to remove carpet?
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 04:01 PM
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Are any special tools needed to remove carpet?
Not special just a T-40 TORX Bit to remove clips.
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 12:10 PM
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I didn't like creasing and folding the carpet to get it out from under and back under the side panels, so i popped those off too. Easy, same T-40 to remove the identical clips on the side panels.
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I didn't like creasing and folding the carpet to get it out from under and back under the side panels, so i popped those off too. Easy, same T-40 to remove the identical clips on the side panels.
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Remove floor & side tie-downs as mentioned;



Remove smaller covers over the roof storage mounts;



Then remove both side trip pieces;



You are not done yet....now remove the nut holding the storage compartment lid to the drivers side bulkhead;



Now using a plastic spoon, pull straight up on the storage lid frame, be careful, there are 3 clips holding the carpet/frame down;



You may want to remove the rear cover just to make life a little easier but not totally necessary;



Good luck; this may sound like a lot of work but really isn't, takes about 30 minutes.
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