Interior/Exterior need help removing A, B, and C interior pillars!
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12-17-2007, 06:50 PM
so if i pull starting at the windshield, itll come out, and will any clips break? at that point(if i dont cut the strap) could i put it back in and itll clip back in?
IF i cut the strap, can it be re installed, it just will mess up the airbag? can i just disconnect the airbags in the A and C pillars? i really could care less about them, lol.
ive heard there's a way to get the pillars off without cutting the strap/breaking anything, and reinstalling them.
IF i cut the strap, can it be re installed, it just will mess up the airbag? can i just disconnect the airbags in the A and C pillars? i really could care less about them, lol.
ive heard there's a way to get the pillars off without cutting the strap/breaking anything, and reinstalling them.
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12-17-2007, 07:32 PM
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i didn't remove the A or B pillars
but i removed my C pillars in order to take out the rear seat belts then re-installed the pillars
i just used a soft tipped pry bar very gently, borrowed a buddy to help, and took my time. i actually did it over the course of 3 days lol
if you aren't in a rush and just work the clips you can get them off without breaking them, just have to look at them and make sure you aren't pushing the clips in the wrong direction etc
hope that helps a bit
i remember it was quite frustrating
but i removed my C pillars in order to take out the rear seat belts then re-installed the pillars
i just used a soft tipped pry bar very gently, borrowed a buddy to help, and took my time. i actually did it over the course of 3 days lol
if you aren't in a rush and just work the clips you can get them off without breaking them, just have to look at them and make sure you aren't pushing the clips in the wrong direction etc
hope that helps a bit
i remember it was quite frustrating
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12-17-2007, 09:43 PM
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12-17-2007, 10:53 PM
Ive already told you how to take them off..
. Okay, one more time...the red marking is the path of the airbag. It's one piece. The connector is a small green piece. Theres no reason you should want to disconnect them unless you have a full cage. But whatever. There is a Torx bolt that holds on the front of the airbag. As far as the black straps go...you have to work at the clip with a few small common screwdrivers. Everyone is right..the pillar covers are one time use...but CAN be pulled off intact if you take your time. I dont know how much more we can say. If you decide to cut the straps its your call. Here is a dirty a## pic of the interior of my car when we were gutting it...
. Okay, one more time...the red marking is the path of the airbag. It's one piece. The connector is a small green piece. Theres no reason you should want to disconnect them unless you have a full cage. But whatever. There is a Torx bolt that holds on the front of the airbag. As far as the black straps go...you have to work at the clip with a few small common screwdrivers. Everyone is right..the pillar covers are one time use...but CAN be pulled off intact if you take your time. I dont know how much more we can say. If you decide to cut the straps its your call. Here is a dirty a## pic of the interior of my car when we were gutting it...
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Ive already told you how to take them off.. . Okay, one more time...the red marking is the path of the airbag. It's one piece. The connector is a small green piece. Theres no reason you should want to disconnect them unless you have a full cage. But whatever. There is a Torx bolt that holds on the front of the airbag. As far as the black straps go...you have to work at the clip with a few small common screwdrivers. Everyone is right..the pillar covers are one time use...but CAN be pulled off intact if you take your time. I dont know how much more we can say. If you decide to cut the straps its your call. Here is a dirty a## pic of the interior of my car when we were gutting it...
. Okay, one more time...the red marking is the path of the airbag. It's one piece. The connector is a small green piece. Theres no reason you should want to disconnect them unless you have a full cage. But whatever. There is a Torx bolt that holds on the front of the airbag. As far as the black straps go...you have to work at the clip with a few small common screwdrivers. Everyone is right..the pillar covers are one time use...but CAN be pulled off intact if you take your time. I dont know how much more we can say. If you decide to cut the straps its your call. Here is a dirty a## pic of the interior of my car when we were gutting it... also, i didnt know the airbag was one piece. i thought that it was separate airbags in the A and C pillars
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol
the A pillars i got out, all clips and straps are fine.
the C pillars....well....i hate to say it, but....i killed them...sorta
i COULD NOT get the straps off. i cut them in frustration.
the pillar isnt gonna fly and hit anything in the event the airbags deploy, except hit the back of my box.
who cares?
when the day comes that the box comes out, ill buy 2 new C pillars, no biggie.
finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol
the A pillars i got out, all clips and straps are fine.
the C pillars....well....i hate to say it, but....i killed them...sorta
i COULD NOT get the straps off. i cut them in frustration.
the pillar isnt gonna fly and hit anything in the event the airbags deploy, except hit the back of my box.
who cares?
when the day comes that the box comes out, ill buy 2 new C pillars, no biggie.
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12-18-2007, 06:01 PM
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the parts are getting dropped off tomorow FINALLY since i have everything out now!
heres pics of the suede though:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=121424
heres pics of the suede though:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=121424
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12-18-2007, 06:40 PM
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