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VX KAT I've read on here that some... 03/10/2010, 02:53 PM
Ldub in front of the tail lights,... 03/10/2010, 03:05 PM
Ascinder Use a hairdryer, or if you... 03/10/2010, 03:27 PM
89Vette I agree. Some hair dryers... 03/12/2010, 05:59 AM
circmand during removal 03/12/2010, 06:03 AM
ScottinMA I used this strategy 03/12/2010, 06:57 AM
HOT_WASABI_JUNKIE Thanks for the tips...I'll be... 03/13/2010, 04:23 PM
tom4bren IIRC, there isn't any tape on... 03/15/2010, 07:39 AM
Ldub Tools Tom, I keep tellin'... 03/15/2010, 11:18 PM
tom4bren No compute ... I'm a lover... 03/16/2010, 09:41 AM
JHarris1385 I heard G. W. Bush sells a... 03/15/2010, 11:08 AM
HOT_WASABI_JUNKIE Fixed!! Pulled off the... 03/15/2010, 01:41 PM
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Marlin Damn, I was gonna say he... 03/15/2010, 02:48 PM
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    during removal

    I beleive I read here that in addition to the screws the cladding is also attached with tape. So you may have to pull it off firmly even after screws are out

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    I used this strategy

    After removing the the cladding I put very hot water (near boiling) into the damage area and waited a short time then, while wearing a glove, I popped the cladding back to it's original shape.
    Scott

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    Thanks for the tips...I'll be back and tell you how it goes... Im thinking of the boiling water method....

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    IIRC, there isn't any tape on the rear cladding. Those hidden Torx are a PITA. Make sure you have a helper on hand when removing and installing so they can hold it out far enough for you to get your hand in there. I think I ended up using a small crescent wrench on the Torx bit since there isn't much room.
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    Talking

    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    IIRC, there isn't any tape on the rear cladding. Those hidden Torx are a PITA. Make sure you have a helper on hand when removing and installing so they can hold it out far enough for you to get your hand in there. I think I ended up using a small crescent wrench on the Torx bit since there isn't much room.
    Tools Tom, I keep tellin' ya...TOOLS!......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    Tools Tom, I keep tellin' ya...TOOLS!...
    No compute ... I'm a lover ... not a wrencher

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