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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 01:18 AM
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Default How to remove plastics that cover rear strut brace?

Anyone know how to remove this plastic piece that covers the rear brace?

I really don't want to break any clips...

Thanks!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 04:38 AM
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you have to remove the long plastic piece on the left pillar first. than just pull and it will pop right off. all the plastic panels just need a good tug and they come right off.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 05:20 AM
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^ What he said. Remove the side pillars first then pull up. I've had to pull mine off so many times. System/Dynamat/Strut Bar Wrapping. bleh
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:39 AM
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Do not worry about breaking the clips, it wont happen. Just do what the guys above said and it will pop right out.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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ya i did this last night without reading about it and its was easy.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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You will break some clips... LOL

j/k

... you can get them at auto parts places for cheap GL
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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LOL we have enough rattles already...I guess some more won't hurt. thanks guys! I gotta drill holes to adjust my rear KW coilovers.
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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I've got the side black pieces off now. Do i just pull up on the silver piece in the middle that has the Z logo on it up?! it feels like its going to break!
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