bigalpha Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 So, I went to pull up the carpet to inspect it but I can't get the kickplate off. I got the bottom one (that "L's" up into the B-pillar) unscrewed. The one I can't get out is the triangular shaped one that is up right under the blower motor. There is a recessed screw I can't get unscrewed ... is it Philips or Flat head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Should be a regular old philips... I think its in at a sort of angle. ~Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalpha Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Thanks. I just can't seem to get the screwdriver in there and get it unscrewed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Every one of those I've seen was rusted out and stripped. You might try a screw-out tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Try turning the screw and gently put pressure on the trim to force the scre out - you just need to somehow slide your hand in back of the trim or pull somewhat to kind of make the screw catch the treads and come out - good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Every one of those I've seen was rusted out and stripped. You might try a screw-out tip. :agree: If you can't get anything to catch with the screwdriver, chances are its stripped and will need to be drilled or gotten out with one of those. ~Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalpha Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Dang, I hope it's not too stripped. Thanks for the advise, I'll give that a shot tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 it's probably not stripped. the problem you're probably having is that you're not getting the phillips head screwdriver into the screw head. it's actually pretty hard to get it on the head of the screw in there... get a flashlight and look inside of it then guide the screwdriver in. this may seem impossible, but it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 x2 on the flashlight. thats the only way i got mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glundblad Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I agree. It may not be stripped. It is just difficult to get to. Get a flashlight and be prepared to twist your back out. If you think it sucks now, wait until you try to put it back on... :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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