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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 09:21 PM
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Default Side trim replacement
anyone has instructions to remove and replace the side trim (see picture), i replace mine with red color but don't have instructions, please advise
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Old Feb 4, 2017 | 01:46 PM
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It has clips that just push in, but you need to remove the piece of the dash at the front end so you do not break it.


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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
It has clips that just push in, but you need to remove the piece of the dash at the front end so you do not break it.
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Wonder how to remove the existing piece...
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Wonder how to remove the existing piece...
Just start at the rear and pull it loose using fingers or a plastic trim tool.
I think the front has a hook, so be careful not to break it. The rest is just push in clips.
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Yeah, just pull, it'll pop off.
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Thanks for the help guys, easier than I thought and look awesome.
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