trunk trim removal

[Barney Rubble]

Doing a amplifier install, need a quick tip on how to remove the TRIM CLIP that holds the panel in on the drivers side (USA).
It is the side panel over the wheel arch in front of the access door/flap that covers the commbox area in the left rear of the truck.
It is one of the round clips but has a different feel at the back, and doesn't lift easily with the trim removal tools.
TIA
Scott

[jlam86]

Are you referring to the carpeted piece over the rear wheel area in the luggage compartment?

[Barney Rubble]

that would be it I guess, a pic would help, I know. Clip has central 'plug' with retainer on back. Doesn't seem to pull out, or punch centre out.
May just end up cutting it off and replacing with a standard clip.

[jlam86]

Hm..I didn't have a problem when I pulled it out. You do have to remove the trim that the middle row seatbelt is bolted through to access a couple of the clips. There is a rubber handle and you have to pry that off. It will expose a torx screw and remove the seat belt bolt and pull it off.

[Barney Rubble]

thanks.
I used some side cutters and cut the back of the trim clip off. I will replace it with a standard 'lift and remove' trim clip.