Tips on removing kickplate (passenger side)?
05-26-2018, 01:29 PM
#1
Tips on removing kickplate (passenger side)?
I'd like to remove the kickpate -- I believe that's the name for it -- on the passenger side. I'm referring to the heavy plastic plate to the right of where the passenger's feet sit.
I've removed the sill trim plate, and I've removed one screw from the top left corner of the kickplate. I believe the hex head bolt can remain in place, it just holds the courtesy light to the kickplate, correct?
With the top left screw removed, the kickplate has some play, but doesn't "come right out" and I don't want to force it. What do I do next?
Thanks. I have an AIM but didn't find my answer there...
1971 model, if that makes a difference.
I've removed the sill trim plate, and I've removed one screw from the top left corner of the kickplate. I believe the hex head bolt can remain in place, it just holds the courtesy light to the kickplate, correct?
With the top left screw removed, the kickplate has some play, but doesn't "come right out" and I don't want to force it. What do I do next?
Thanks. I have an AIM but didn't find my answer there...
1971 model, if that makes a difference.
05-26-2018, 02:00 PM
#2
Le Mans Master
I removed both of mine on my '71 to take pictures of the mount. Here's the instructions from Alan 71. Be sure to post your pictures, I'd also like to see interior/exterior photos of your original '71 to compare to mine with 55K miles.
Hi M,
It's petty easy after you've done it the first time.
You need to remove the 4 screws that hold the sill plate in place.
Then check for a single chrome phillips screw that holds the forward part of the panel in place. It's located in front of the oval-shaped grill that lets the air pass through from the vents. Often this screw is missing.
When you're sure it's not there you pull out, down, and to the rear (yes, all 3 at the same time) on the panel. There is a 'tab' that locks the rear upper corner (right at the door jamb) of the kick panel into the dash pad. You'll see this tab start to appear as you pull down on the panel. Once that tab is free the panel comes right out. It does take some effort but don't force it because you can crack the panel.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
It's petty easy after you've done it the first time.
You need to remove the 4 screws that hold the sill plate in place.
Then check for a single chrome phillips screw that holds the forward part of the panel in place. It's located in front of the oval-shaped grill that lets the air pass through from the vents. Often this screw is missing.
When you're sure it's not there you pull out, down, and to the rear (yes, all 3 at the same time) on the panel. There is a 'tab' that locks the rear upper corner (right at the door jamb) of the kick panel into the dash pad. You'll see this tab start to appear as you pull down on the panel. Once that tab is free the panel comes right out. It does take some effort but don't force it because you can crack the panel.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
05-26-2018, 03:28 PM
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The top rear of the panel has a piece that tucks up into the dash
This area here where the kick panel meets the dash pad
Looks like this when out
So you need to pull the bottom of the panel away from the side of the car (towards the center) a little and then drop the panel down so that tab drops out of the dash, then it'll just come out
HIH
M
05-26-2018, 06:18 PM
#4
Thanks guys. These instructions are crystal clear, and I'm applying a fair amount of force, but I haven't got it yet. The panel will move some toward the back of the car, but can't get it to pull down. Will try again tomorrow. Probably need to be pulling out away from side more as Mooser explains.
05-27-2018, 05:20 PM
#6
Success
thanks everyone. The pine needles took me by surprise, but overall I think it looks pretty good. Let me know your thoughts. And the plate was much easier to put back than it was to remove, now that I understand the technique and the little tab.
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