How to remove the upper side inlet.
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How to remove the upper side inlet.
Hi Everyone,
I just recently purchased a used C8 Z51 3LT and I freakin' love it!!! I'm trying to figure out how to remove the side inlet upper trim on the door handle to fix the carbon fiber top coat peeling. I removed the two torx screws and couldn't find any other screws holding it in but it will not budge when I try to pull it out. I don't want to pull on it too hard and end up breaking it. Doesn't anyone know how to remove this side inlet trim piece? It's the side inlet that lets air in to cool the engine. Thank you in advance!
I just recently purchased a used C8 Z51 3LT and I freakin' love it!!! I'm trying to figure out how to remove the side inlet upper trim on the door handle to fix the carbon fiber top coat peeling. I removed the two torx screws and couldn't find any other screws holding it in but it will not budge when I try to pull it out. I don't want to pull on it too hard and end up breaking it. Doesn't anyone know how to remove this side inlet trim piece? It's the side inlet that lets air in to cool the engine. Thank you in advance!
Last edited by JKay; Mar 28, 2024 at 07:52 PM.
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You need to remove the interior door panels to access a few more screws behind it. Check the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSWdRXi86Js
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSWdRXi86Js
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Good info and best of luck to the OP in getting the piece off the car.
