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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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Remove Exterior Trim pieces?

How do I remove the exterior fiberglass trim from the top edges of the rear quarter panels? I have found the two screws that are accesed by opening the trunk, but I dont see the other screws that are holding it in place. Where are they and how can I get to them?

1987 vert.
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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Well I've found another screw on the end nearest the door latch, that makes three screws out but there seems to be at least one more.... It's somewhere in the middle between the trunk lid and the door.

Oh, and this is a factory (ASC) vert if that makes any difference.
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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Hey would you mind snapping some pictures of what lies beneith? I'm curious what they did about the bpiller cut edge, etc. Thanks!
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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A photo would be no problem, IF I could get the silly thing off...
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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Mark,

The spoiler extensions are stuck in place (literally) with double-sided 3M tape. It's the same tape that's used for body side moldings. I'd start on one end by sliding a putty knife under the extension being ever so careful not to "bend" the extension -- it's fiberglass and can crack very easily. Once you can literally insert a small wire (coat hanger comes to mind) "through" the underside of the extension, insert a 50# fish line under the extension. Use it to "slide" along the extension, basically cutting the 3M tape as you go. Hope this makes sense.
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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Thanks Willie!
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