need help with removing tailgate trim panel
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BayStYAt
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need help with removing tailgate trim panel
How is this panel removed?
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sargentrs
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Re: need help with removing tailgate trim panel
It's held on with pop rivets from the inside of the tailgate. Carefully drill them out. Don't go too deep or you'll ding the panal from the inside out.
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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Re: need help with removing tailgate trim panel
sargentrs wrote:It's held on with pop rivets from the inside of the tailgate. Carefully drill them out. Don't go too deep or you'll ding the panal from the inside out.
looks like mine has 12 stripped Phillips screws. got it off. thanks sarge