while you have that quarter trim off
to remove by the way.
(1 screw by trunk deck)
remove window handle (allen wrench).
remove windlace,
remove door sill trim,
remove 2-3 screws (by knob, and 2 on the floor).
if you have a vinyl top, it is also a good time to be able to take off the trim molding at the base of the vinyl.
it is also a good opportunity to replace the window felt which is located on the inside of the panel. I would also plan on having some lubricant (teflon, white lithium (can get dirty) to lubricate the quarter window mechanism.
it also is a good opportunity to check the front of the wheel wells also for rot, and any patch work needed.
my basic point is, i know your objective is to remove those pieces on the fender, but this 2 hour tear down process would need to be repeated for any of the other needs so you might as well be prepared and spend a few more minutes to clean up everything else (since you are already doing the bulk of the work).
good luck, and you might be surprised what you find behind there ;-) |