Gah ... removing carpet trim

[bigalpha]

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?

[GirsMJ86]

Should be a regular old philips... I think its in at a sort of angle.

 

~Alex

[bigalpha]

Thanks. I just can't seem to get the screwdriver in there and get it unscrewed.

[Geonovast]

Every one of those I've seen was rusted out and stripped. You might try a screw-out tip.

[juan]

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.

[GirsMJ86]

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

[bigalpha]

Dang, I hope it's not too stripped. Thanks for the advise, I'll give that a shot tomorrow.

[JeepcoMJ]

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.

[dakal]

x2 on the flashlight. thats the only way i got mine!

[glundblad]

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: