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Old 01-23-02, 11:43 AM
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Question Removing the A pillar on the 89-91 FC

Hey guys, I am trying to remove my A pillar so I can run hide the power cord for my Valentine 1. I just want to know what I have to do to remove that on the 89-91 cars? Do I just rip it out or is there tricks to it?
Old 01-23-02, 11:48 AM
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theres a screw way up at the top at the very end. The rest are snaps. Its a monumental task taking an old stock out out without breaking the plastic. You have to be super gentle.
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You have a choice here....

A) you can buy a interior removal tool and do it right.

B) You can pre- order another pillar now.

The tool is very inexpensive and WELL worth its weight in gold.

Its available at any auto parts store.
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Even is you go buy the removal tool, still be careful. Mine didn't break until I sat it on the roof of the car. Luckily, it broke right where the gauge pod goes, so no one can see it
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I did this, and broke the hell out of about 4 of those snaps, but it still goes on and looks fine! On the other side, I broke nothing! Guess I was lucky!
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I used the switched hot power for the sunroof, and mounted the detector next to the mirror post. (no wires show)
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The dome light plug also has full time 12v suitable for garage door openers.
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Good idea to use the power source from the dome light, but problem with my radar detector is that i have a V1 with the optional conceal display kit, i wanna mount it under the speedometer. I have to wire the phone line somehow i guess..
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