Rear panel removal
August 24th, 2014, 07:05 AM
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Rear panel removal
Hi, how do the rear panels on a 71 2-door hardtop come out? I've got the arm rest and window crank off and there's one screw visible up on the sail panel. Are there any other screws I'm not seeing? Does the panel lift up similar to how the door panels are put on and off? Rear seat is also removed.
August 24th, 2014, 07:31 AM
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Sail panels. It has been awhile but I think mine were attached by some industrial strength Velcro. Pretty sure they just pull off.
Rear door panels I believe have an angled retainer clip and some push connectors. They should remove with little effort as well. Just try to get a look behind the panel for where it connects.
Rear door panels I believe have an angled retainer clip and some push connectors. They should remove with little effort as well. Just try to get a look behind the panel for where it connects.
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August 24th, 2014, 07:36 AM
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If they are untouched, original...there may be a screw at the front top where the edge wraps over the weatherstrip/seal. That screw will be like outside the interior. there are 3 or four clips maybe at the front edge where the windlace is you need to pop out. Then it's like a front panel, you wiggle it and it should unhook. maybe put the window down a little if it won't come off. You don't really need to remove the seat, but it's easier.
August 24th, 2014, 11:42 AM
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If they are untouched, original...there may be a screw at the front top where the edge wraps over the weatherstrip/seal. That screw will be like outside the interior. there are 3 or four clips maybe at the front edge where the windlace is you need to pop out. Then it's like a front panel, you wiggle it and it should unhook. maybe put the window down a little if it won't come off. You don't really need to remove the seat, but it's easier.
yeah that worked, thanks. seats are out because I'm getting them recovered. cheers - Warren
August 24th, 2014, 11:43 AM
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Sail panels. It has been awhile but I think mine were attached by some industrial strength Velcro. Pretty sure they just pull off.
Rear door panels I believe have an angled retainer clip and some push connectors. They should remove with little effort as well. Just try to get a look behind the panel for where it connects.
Rear door panels I believe have an angled retainer clip and some push connectors. They should remove with little effort as well. Just try to get a look behind the panel for where it connects.
not the sail panels, the companion panel to the door panel.the one with the rear arm rests attached. I think the sail panel is just a piece of fabric or vinyl. not going to remove that.
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