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Old 11-08-2005 | 09:38 AM
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Best tool/method to remove trunk liner?

I am going to replace my rear turn signals and reverse light, and was wondering if there is any specific tool needed to remove the trunk liner? Last time I looked it seemed that a philips head screw driver can remove the plastic tabs? So do I just remove the one tab on both left and right side of the trunk behind the tail lights to get to the turn signals? Thanks for the help
Old 11-08-2005 | 10:36 AM
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i use a small flathead. just push in one side and lift at the same time. i remember having to remove 2 tabs to have full access to anyone of the bulbs in the tail light. just dont push the seperated pieces back together until you reinstall the lining.
Old 11-08-2005 | 12:22 PM
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Those things are the biggest PITA and i cannot believe that they haven't come out with a better solution to secure the trunk lining and all the plastic guards underneath the car in the front. I've gotten the removal down to a science with those clips and can do it pretty fast without breaking any but sometimes its just not your fault haha
Old 11-08-2005 | 12:31 PM
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I love those things. After removing them so many times, it is a sinch.
Old 11-08-2005 | 01:01 PM
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snap them off and buy more
Old 11-08-2005 | 01:55 PM
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Like someone said, just use a small flat tip screwdriver.
Old 11-08-2005 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by nismo0604
snap them off and buy more
Best method RIGHT HERE!!!! ^^^^^^^
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