I need to remove the trim piece on the driver's door post. I'd like to run a wire under it. It's the piece inside running from the dash up near the visor. It has a handle on it. I tried removing the handle, but the piece still wouldn't budge. Any ideas?

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Boyd Barker
SWXC#46
2001 Goldrush SE 4x2 w. leather

Assuming there's no hidden screws....

It's probably got snap rivets holding it on. Carefully pry up an end. You'll feel where the rivets are. Work your fingers back till you find the first one. Pull straight out with your fingers on either side of the rivet. Do the same with the rest.

I can't remember whether there are any panels overlapping the one you want to remove. If so, take them off first.

mikeT



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2001 SE 4X4
Rain+Dirt!

I ran the wire for my radar detector under the same place. I couldn't manage to get the entire trim piece off, but once the handle is removed, it can be pulled up enough to easily tuck the wire underneath.

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'01 SE Just Blue 4x4
-PNWX member-

You must have tucked it under from the windshield side, right Spike?

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Boyd Barker
SWXC#46
2001 Goldrush SE 4x2 w. leather

Anybody else have any ideas?

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Boyd Barker
SWXC#46
2001 Goldrush SE 4x2 w. leather

Actually, I believe I tucked it in from the door side.

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'01 SE Just Blue 4x4
-PNWX member-

I went ahead and bought a tool from Crutchfield made to remove those "snap rivets" It looks like a elongated and flattened out fork. all you do is wedge it between the panel ant the body and gently pry it up. I've yet to damage the panel, truck or the rivet with this tool.

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~John~

2001 Xterra SE 4X4 Auto
Just Blue

Do you have stairs in your house????

[This message has been edited by F15 Tech (edited 07-05-2001).]