hood inserts

[Y33TREKker]

How hard is it to remove the insert on the VX? I want to high polish that thing myself and if I don't like it I am going to paint it black to match the rest of the ebony

I think the hardest part is removing all the plastic fasteners that hold the sound deadening pad to the underside of the hood in a way that allows them to be reused. There are tools made especially for the job, although a couple of well placed screwdrivers will do the trick too.

Trim removal tool

You can usually buy both the trim removal tool, and replacement fasteners (if necessary) for not much $$$, at most places like Autozone..

Once that pad is removed, a simple socket and ratchet is all you need to take off the insert.