Interior trim removal

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GEO_FORTON
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How do I remove the interior trim panel that surrouns the radio and climate control switches in my 2003 Explorer - Eddie Bower edition without damaging it or them? Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
Jun 26, 2006 at 3:15 PM
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TAURUSWHEEL
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Not familiar with trucks, but on some of the cars with digital a\c, you have to use a special tool, usually two( one each side) there will be small holes on either side of the panel you push the tool in, it'll unlock the tabs and you pull the panel off,, you can make the tool out of 12 or 14 gauge wire, bend it in a u-shape for each side, push in, sometimes you bend them slightly inward to hold in place and pull both sides back,, maybe this'll help
Jun 27, 2006 at 10:46 AM
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