Inside Job

[Cocca]

ok. Just got the MIKbox. Of course, to install it, the instructions read, "remove the left panel in the trunk". I do not want to break any of those neat little plastic fasteners in the liner. So, how do I get the liner out w/out breaking everything.

Oh I can rip out w/the best of 'em, but I want to do this w/surgical precision. Any thoughts???? thx.

[MattBelliveau]

Psst. Try putting you year and model in your signature

[TheDon]

the lil plastic things that hold panels in place are sold at any automotive store..( i belive) i got some for my last car when i repainted the interior.. i just ripped the interior plastic out with force because they were a pita to get out

[Ethan]

on the newer Benz that have the round fasteners - two piece round plastic with a center section that elongates into a screw. The trim tool remover is a handle with a flat -Y- shaped end. I get mine from EASTWOOD they have a web site www.eastwood.com. They come in both plastic and metal.

The tool just slips behind the entire fastener and as you push it deeper into the -Y- the fastener will pop out.

Don't rip at the felt trunk liner cause the liner can tear

[Cocca]

the left liner in my '02 E-Klasse fits so tightly. is there any secret to getting it out or do i just un-do those fasteners and pull it out???

hints? secrets? hidden suggestions? things i don't know??? H E L P ? ? ?

[Ethan]

I'm not familiar with the `02 E class

on my1998 C-class I do the following

remove trunk floor carpeting

pull out the press fit side wall carpeting from behind lights

left with fasteners to unhook

I'll check my `02 C-class this afternoon to see how thw sides come out

[Jadavis]

Yes, it is an old thread. Better links:
Domestic Door Panel Retainers 12 SKUs 120 pcs
Universal Black Nylon Retainers 12 SKUs 192 pcs
-Jim