how to remove a-pillar cover?
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how to remove a-pillar cover?
Any tips on removing the a-pillar cover without breaking it? I just got a gauge pod for my TII and tried to remove the original cover to drill the holes but its so brittle that i'm afraid of cracking it. I noticed as i was trying to pull it, some little crack marks beggining to form by where the little push things(secure the cover to the pillar) are.
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Put a screwdriver right ON the clips basically so the force goes right to them, not the plastic piece itself. There are two or three plastic guide posts as well that you will need to be careful of that must come out perpendicular to the A-Pillar. I just did this TODAY myself. I ended up breaking the A-pillar but not in the process of removing it. IF you do break it, you can glue it solidly back together with standard cyanoacrylate plastic glue (model cement, etc). Hold for 30 sec, etc...
I used a dremel tool + drill bit to drill the holes for the pod's snap fasteners so I had more control over the plastic and the drill than when using a regular heavier pistol-grip drill. Also, don't breathe the fumes! ABS plastic fumes are highly toxic.
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I used a dremel tool + drill bit to drill the holes for the pod's snap fasteners so I had more control over the plastic and the drill than when using a regular heavier pistol-grip drill. Also, don't breathe the fumes! ABS plastic fumes are highly toxic.
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IF you do break it, you can glue it solidly back together with standard cyanoacrylate plastic glue (model cement, etc). Hold for 30 sec, etc...
IF you do break it, you can glue it solidly back together with standard cyanoacrylate plastic glue (model cement, etc). Hold for 30 sec, etc...
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Mine was already broken when I got the car.
The S4 pod fits pretty well & covers the break repair.
I think there were 3 clips across the top & 2 or 3 more down the A-pillar. (I only have 1 now)
The S4 pod fits pretty well & covers the break repair.
I think there were 3 clips across the top & 2 or 3 more down the A-pillar. (I only have 1 now)
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thanks for the replys. I hate how brittle those plastic parts are. I'll be as gentle as possible with it. You guys mentioned 3 clips, but i only see two (the drawing). Where are the other hidden ones?
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thanks for the replys. I hate how brittle those plastic parts are. I'll be as gentle as possible with it. You guys mentioned 3 clips, but i only see two (the drawing). Where are the other hidden ones?
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man o man. i broke the **** out of mine taking it off and on top of that i pinched the boost gauge hose, make sure there is enough room for the boost gauge hose it gets kinked hella easy.
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That's part of the reason why I got electric gauges, despite the cost. Less to go wrong IMO. Of course some people say that the electronic transducer = more to go wrong but I'm an electrical engineer so... electrical is better in my world.
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Originally posted by Icemark
ABS cement for pipes (found in any home supply store, like Home Despot) works better, than model cement.
ABS cement for pipes (found in any home supply store, like Home Despot) works better, than model cement.
Was that a slip Mark? Or on purpose? Just curious because my friend owns that website.
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Was that a slip Mark? Or on purpose? Just curious because my friend owns that website.
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Was that a slip Mark? Or on purpose? Just curious because my friend owns that website.
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no it was a deliberate slap at the big "home supply" company that ripped me off for $600.
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Lol, they filed a suit against my friend for trademark infringement after he put up this website: www.homedespot.com To my knowledge they eventually forgot about him, but he was famous for a little bit. Haha.
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I just put s4 pillars and some interior panels on my s5. The roofliner is shorter on s5 cars, so some of it has gaps, and the pieces only share like 3 mounting points. Basically my interior looks like **** and im whining about it. Oh well.
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Originally posted by koukifc3s
so where do u guys run the boost gauge hose to? Under the a pillar?
so where do u guys run the boost gauge hose to? Under the a pillar?
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