Anybody know how to remove the hatch plastic trim?

'10Anamoly · 04-01-2012, 08:07 AM

Just like the title says, does anyone have a DIY on how to remove the plastic trim on the underside of the glass hatch for the 370Z? I see the two screws behind the plastic hiding panels but it seemed like it was really on there even after I took those out. Does it just pop out once those are removed? Easy to do?

tjlazer · 04-01-2012, 05:53 PM

DIY installation of genuine factory rear spoiler....

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Taking out the panel on the underside of the hatch... ok for all those who are scared to tug on the panels dont worry... i was sooo scared i was gonna break something while dont this step so heres my tips if you have a prying tool for fasteners great use it... if you dont.... like me... lol i used my fingers

SO first wiggle ur fingers near the locking part of the hatch once you have enough space try stickin your fingers in the most outer part of the panel the side nearest to you not the inner side.... the orange colored ones...ok once you pop off the fasteners heres the tricky part unlocking the fasteners on the inner part of the panel... the white colored ones...

I easiest way i was able to unlock the fasteners on the inner side was by inching my hand inward working it in slowly.... sure enough the fasteners came out and i didnt break anything....

'10Anamoly · 04-02-2012, 07:31 AM

Thanks dude!

scottIN · 04-02-2012, 08:37 AM

Make sure you have some nylon panel bars or you'll cut the crap out of your fingers trying to get under them. And they come out HARD. You'll feel like you're tearing the thing apart the first time.

'10Anamoly · 04-02-2012, 08:55 AM

Thanks for the tip. I tried yanking a bit before and it did not budge so I was worried about destroying the piece. Hopefully I dont!

TexasChuck · 11-30-2014, 12:51 PM

To pop the white clips out (the hard ones) I used a piece of wood 3/4" x 1 1/4" about 2 ft. Long. Push it in right up to each clip, with the 1 1/4" upright then push up on the outside end. Popped right out, simple. No cut fingers.
Cheers

04-01-2012, 08:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Anybody know how to remove the hatch plastic trim? Just like the title says, does anyone have a DIY on how to remove the plastic trim on the underside of the glass hatch for the 370Z? I see the two screws behind the plastic hiding panels but it seemed like it was really on there even after I took those out. Does it just pop out once those are removed? Easy to do? __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

04-02-2012, 07:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Thanks dude! __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

04-02-2012, 08:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the tip. I tried yanking a bit before and it did not budge so I was worried about destroying the piece. Hopefully I dont! __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

11-30-2014, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Hatch trim removal. To pop the white clips out (the hard ones) I used a piece of wood 3/4" x 1 1/4" about 2 ft. Long. Push it in right up to each clip, with the 1 1/4" upright then push up on the outside end. Popped right out, simple. No cut fingers. Cheers

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04-02-2012, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	Make sure you have some nylon panel bars or you'll cut the crap out of your fingers trying to get under them. And they come out HARD. You'll feel like you're tearing the thing apart the first time.