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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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cover removal

Can someone please tell me how to get access to the two screws just in front of the rear wheel that hold up the back of the rocker ground effects? I can see them, just not how to get them out.
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Re: cover removal

dude i was just wondering the same thing im prepping for paint and dont wanna break it trying to pry on it lol so i need help too
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Re: cover removal

Originally Posted by Race Wilson
Can someone please tell me how to get access to the two screws just in front of the rear wheel that hold up the back of the rocker ground effects? I can see them, just not how to get them out.
Did you try taking the wheel off?
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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Re: cover removal

you need to take your rear interior speaker cover off the whole plastic piece. you will them be able to see the stud and be able to take the speed nut off
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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Re: cover removal

Originally Posted by irocman79
you need to take your rear interior speaker cover off the whole plastic piece. you will them be able to see the stud and be able to take the speed nut off
IIRC, you have to remove that entire piece. The access hole is usually covered by a square piece of rubber (a water barrier, I guess).

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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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Re: cover removal

Depends on the speaker system in your car. if you can remove the speaker and or speaker cover and have full open access to the 1/4 panel, reach in and you'll feel the speed nut. If you have insulation surrounding the speaker, you need to remove the plastics to get that out of the opening and then you can reach in. Not all cars have the speaker insulation.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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Re: cover removal

Thanks for all the replies. Mine is a 1985 Z28 and I got to the nut from inside. You have to remove the rear plastic "arm rest" panel below the fabric speaker cover. The nut requires a 7/16 deep well socket. It came off very easy once I got to it.

Thanks and here's to warmer weather!
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