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Apr 16, 2022 | 01:06 AM

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Torx Horn pad removal

Hi ! I was hoping someone might know how to remove the Horn pad on a 1982 Firebird with the fake torx screws ? Thanks for any info !

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Apr 16, 2022 | 02:41 PM

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Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package

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Apr 16, 2022 | 03:04 PM

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Thanks for pic ! But can't really tell if the Horn pad pulls off or unscrews ? A little more info would be greatly appreciated !!! Thanks again!

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Apr 16, 2022 | 03:06 PM

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Re: Torx Horn pad removal

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Thanks for pic ! But can't really tell if the Horn pad pulls off or unscrews ? A little more info would be greatly appreciated !!! Thanks again!

it should just pull off do you have a pic

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Apr 16, 2022 | 03:12 PM

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Re: Torx Horn pad removal

Will send pic in a bit, when I get back home.

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Apr 16, 2022 | 05:42 PM

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There are no screws holding the horn pad on...

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Apr 16, 2022 | 05:44 PM

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Re: Torx Horn pad removal

Here's pic of horn pad.

1982 Firebird horn pad.

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Apr 16, 2022 | 05:54 PM

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Re: Torx Horn pad removal

Those screws are fake, and not holding anything. Pop the horn pad out with a flat-blade screwdriver..

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Apr 16, 2022 | 06:03 PM

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Exactly what I needed to know! Thanks so much ! Awesome site for us 3rd Genners!!!

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Apr 16, 2022 | 06:21 PM

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Exactly what I needed to know! Thanks so much ! Awesome site for us 3rd Genners!!!

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