07-06-2016, 11:39 AM | #1 |
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Removing trim pieces
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I'm attempting a worthwhile project to wrap my walnut burl trim with 3M carbon fiber 1080 vinyl. I say attempt because I am having trouble unplugging the wiring harnesses on the center dash trim. I've got the trim unfastened, but I can't unplug the harnesses. I've tried giggling, pulling, prying, and nothing is working. I don't want to damage anything. Any hints are appreciated. Thanks! |
07-06-2016, 11:56 AM | #2 |
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The dealer techs use something similar to these:
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...set-67021.html |
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07-06-2016, 12:12 PM | #3 |
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You don't need to remove any harnesses to remove the center dash trim. There are some clips around the a/c vents that you need to unclip and it will come right off leaving the a/c vents in place.
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Thanks. I bought those and they work great. I have the trim off. Its the harness. I just learned from another poster that I don't need to take the harness off at all. I'm good to go. |
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07-06-2016, 01:37 PM | #5 |
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That is great. I was pulling my hair out. I will undo the clips and leave the AC vents in place.
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07-06-2016, 02:30 PM | #6 |
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07-06-2016, 06:36 PM | #7 |
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You're going to vinyl wrap that piece without taking it out of the car or disconnecting the ac vents?
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07-07-2016, 12:14 AM | #8 |
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No. I'm going to take it out of the car and vinyl wrap it on my work bench. If I understand post #3 correctly, I can remove it by undoing the clips to the air conditioning vents and wire harnesses. I'm certain trying to wrap it inside the car would be difficult.
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07-07-2016, 01:39 AM | #9 |
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Sometimes such problems are righteous, maybe using the search function and the correct subsection here
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Short answer: Apparently, you know something about righteous. Who the hell are you to be telling anybody how to post? |
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07-07-2016, 12:04 PM | #11 |
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Because Iam one of the guys who wrote DIY for users who are searching obviously the right way and get also adequate answers in all kind of trim removal/installation and wrapping.
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