Removing Radio Door & Trim Panel (pics)
11-26-2004, 06:45 PM
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Removing Radio Door & Trim Panel (pics)
I needed to remove the radio door and trim plate so they can go to the CF shop.
Just thought some of you might like to see how easy it is:
First, put the shift lever in reverse, and cover the lever and the console with a folded t-shirt or other padding. Pull firmly one one side of the radio door, until the lower clip releases. Do the same to the other side. Then pull a little harder on each side, until the middle clip releases.
When the middle clip on the right side releases, a small space will open up near the top- insert the tape-covered screwdriver here:
Cover the surrounding parts with tape, and don't pry on anything. Use the tip of the screwdriver to push the backside of the plastic forward (it comes out very easily):
Padded screwdriver:
To remove the radio door from the trim plate, use something like this to push out the retaining pins (a coathanger will do). Remember to protect the surface with tape:
Parts ready to go:
-Pete
Just thought some of you might like to see how easy it is:
First, put the shift lever in reverse, and cover the lever and the console with a folded t-shirt or other padding. Pull firmly one one side of the radio door, until the lower clip releases. Do the same to the other side. Then pull a little harder on each side, until the middle clip releases.
When the middle clip on the right side releases, a small space will open up near the top- insert the tape-covered screwdriver here:
Cover the surrounding parts with tape, and don't pry on anything. Use the tip of the screwdriver to push the backside of the plastic forward (it comes out very easily):
Padded screwdriver:
To remove the radio door from the trim plate, use something like this to push out the retaining pins (a coathanger will do). Remember to protect the surface with tape:
Parts ready to go:
-Pete
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11-27-2004, 05:28 AM
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With a MY'04+ console the console needs to be removed (or at least pulled up) first before the radio door assembly can be removed. FYI
11-27-2004, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Kodokan_4,Nov 26 2004, 07:45 PM
To remove the radio door from the trim plate, use something like this to push out the retaining pins (a coathanger will do). Remember to protect the surface with tape:
I'm sure it wil look nice.
11-27-2004, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by toosoonjunior,Nov 27 2004, 12:20 PM
What kind of tool is that you're using in that picture? I'm having trouble getting the pins out. They don't seem to be budging. I tried a coathanger and nail so far, so any help would appreciated.
The tool I used will probably be hard to come by. It's a 17g needle normally used for placing an epidural catheter in someone's back. I cut the tip off, so it isn't sharp. I'm in anesthesia school, so I just happened to have an unused one laying around. I couldn't find a wire coathanger anywhere- go figure.
-Pete
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05-12-2005, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by freq,Nov 27 2004, 02:28 PM
With a MY'04+ console the console needs to be removed (or at least pulled up) first before the radio door assembly can be removed. FYI
Thanks.
05-13-2005, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by anthonys2k,May 12 2005, 11:55 PM
does the trim have to come off to to just replace the radio door?..i just want to replace my 01 radio door with the newer one...how would i do that?..
-Pete