Need advice on removing interior panels

NXTAZEE · 03-02-2010, 12:57 PM

Has anyone removed any interior panels on their Z yet? I have a dent on the rear fender and in order for the dent removal guy to work it out, the interior panels on that side have to come off. I would like to know how they unclip before I start. I will have a talk with a tech at nissan as well, they should have an idea of what clips are used and how they come off.

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-02-2010, 01:00 PM

they probably just pull right off with a little force sounds crazy but i remember at my old car shop where i interned we just yanked S*@T off haha and it never broke

azn370z · 03-02-2010, 01:10 PM

I would like to know how to take the plastic in the trunk area too. I pulled hard enough on the plastic to create bend marks but it didn't come off.

vipor · 03-02-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

they probably just pull right off with a little force sounds crazy but i remember at my old car shop where i interned we just yanked S*@T off haha and it never broke

Modshack · 03-02-2010, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

I would like to know how to take the plastic in the trunk area too. I pulled hard enough on the plastic to create bend marks but it didn't come off.

Download the service manual in the Manuals area here: Nissan 370Z Owners Manual / Service Manuals - Nissan 370Z Forum

azn370z · 03-02-2010, 02:20 PM

Yep downloaded the service manual and know where the clips are but can't get them to unlock. I've been working out for years so it's not a strength issue.

cptspeed · 03-02-2010, 04:11 PM

I had the whole trunk area plastics out for my install. Remove the window seal then the rear most plastic first. There are some fasteners to remove then just give a good yank from the closest clip to the farthest. I used a plastic repanel tool first, But on the next panel I just pulled it right out. Check out slikniks audio install thread for pics.

kenchan · 03-02-2010, 05:01 PM

also check the foglamp install DIY.

good stuff over there.

03-02-2010, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
NXTAZEE Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 530 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 17	Need advice on removing interior panels Has anyone removed any interior panels on their Z yet? I have a dent on the rear fender and in order for the dent removal guy to work it out, the interior panels on that side have to come off. I would like to know how they unclip before I start. I will have a talk with a tech at nissan as well, they should have an idea of what clips are used and how they come off. __________________ 2010 Carbon Silver 370Z 7AT charcoal int. sports package \| Clear Bra \| Invidia Gemini CBE \| CF B-Pillars \| CF Fangs \| CF Z emblems \| Swift Springs \| 20mm & 25mm Spacers \| SPC Camber Arms \| Brushed Aluminum shift knob

03-02-2010, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	they probably just pull right off with a little force sounds crazy but i remember at my old car shop where i interned we just yanked S@T off haha and it never broke __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's*

03-02-2010, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I would like to know how to take the plastic in the trunk area too. I pulled hard enough on the plastic to create bend marks but it didn't come off. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

03-02-2010, 02:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	Yep downloaded the service manual and know where the clips are but can't get them to unlock. I've been working out for years so it's not a strength issue. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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03-02-2010, 04:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	I had the whole trunk area plastics out for my install. Remove the window seal then the rear most plastic first. There are some fasteners to remove then just give a good yank from the closest clip to the farthest. I used a plastic repanel tool first, But on the next panel I just pulled it right out. Check out slikniks audio install thread for pics.

03-02-2010, 05:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	also check the foglamp install DIY. good stuff over there.