Fascia Removal Challenges

[Elanlover]

I'd almost start by saying I was ready to give up but I'm far too determined than that. I've got the fascia almost out except for one thing. That damn temp control arm. Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions/experience with the best way to get this unclipped? I've left a lot of skin behind that fascia now and I'm determined to get it all back! Keep in mind this is on a Fed car. Thanks!

[tweetdriver63]

I can't help you with that, but since you've done what you've done, you might be able to help me.

I'm assuming you had to remove the knee bolster along the way. I'm having a bit of trouble there. The manual says there are two nuts that hold the forward end of the bolster, but I can't find the damn things. Can you help me out?

[RayD]

Is this any help, or have you allready seen it...?

[Elanlover]

Hi ray, yup, seen, it, felt for it, found it but I'll be damned if i can get it to unclip. Its almost impossible to get your hands back there.

Tweet, I had a very tough time finding them too. Removing the bolster took me 2 hours of which 1 3/4 hours were spent search for and getting a socket wrench on the nuts. The nuts are on some fairly long bolts. You'll need a deep socket to loosen them after which you can use your hand. The one nearest the door is the easiest.

The only way I could find them was by assuming the Lotus position (upside down in the seat with your head under the dash). Once ou fidn the first oen at least you'll know what the other feels like. The one nearest the door is right in with the relays. At first, I thought it was the nut that held the relay module in place.

The second is that hardest one. Its tucked away above the light grey SIR module. The only way I could get it loose was to feel around for it then fit the deep socket over the nut then attach the wrench to the socket. I found it easier once I remove a few screws that held some wires and the module in place as a lot of stuff gets in the way.

[Elanlover]

Got it. I had to use a stubby flat head screwdriverand slide it between the two prongs of the clip to pry it open. This was a very tough one to do. Hope it easier getting it all back together

[dermotbell]

Some how I doubt it. Never found this to be the case.