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Trim panel removal 200 86

posted by  someone claiming to be Zee on  Tue Nov 21 19:02 CST 2000 [RELATED]

tonight I learned not to presume the imtegrated mud flap starting with the 1986 model year took care of rust out behind the rear wheels.

My wagon has a real mess behing the mudflaps....lookes like the PO used to drive this thin in a rock quarry!

I took out three dustpan fulls of dirt and rock from EACH side....before I found the rust!

right where the pre-1986 bodies rust out

So, I need to remove that 8" tall plastictrim panel that extends from the mudflap back along the lower body, where it disappears under the bumber.

Looks like it has a large plastic fastener that should just pry out. But there is something inserted through it at a cross angle, thus preventing it from coming out.

What is the configuration here, and how do I remove this fastener for the trim panel?







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    Re: Trim panel removal 200 86

    posted by  someone claiming to be john in vt on  Tue Nov 21 19:22 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    If i remember correctly, it's a little spring clip sort of thinger...

    press the ends and slide it out.....took mine off a while ago to check

    for damage/rust and to redo the undercoating....yeah, it's a good

    place for rust ....i guess it's a natual salt spray collector in

    the winter....also the trim just above the bumper...good place for

    rust.......also don't forget the rocker panels...access holes under

    the carpet ...found leaves, sand, pebbles, an "I Like Ike" button and

    the bones of a small jurassic era carnivore......just kidding but it's

    amazing the stuff that gets in there......

    Good luck..







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      Re: Trim panel removal 200 86

      posted by  someone claiming to be Zee on  Tue Nov 21 23:30 CST 2000 [RELATED]

      Thanks. come to think of it, it did look like a spring clip. I guess the better way to get it out would be to reach in from the inside of the fender, but my cargo bay is filled with two front chairs, the rear seat and carpet because i am also replacing the floor!

      Are you skiing up there yet?






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