Re: Arm Rest Removal

["therealdmcvegas" <DMCVegas@xxxx>]

I can't remember if I used an extension or not, but I don't believe 
that I did. Removal of the arm rests isn't all that bad (try 
replacing a bypass hose on the water pump without removing the pump, 
THAT is a challenge!). I first sent this message privately off the 
list, but perhaps it's best shared. Plus there was one item I forgot.

1. Pull the upper door trim piece.
2. With the door locked, lift up the door latch handle, and pull the 
trim piece below up, and out.
3. Using a rachet & socket, reach down from above, and remove the 2 
bolts holding the door grab handle in place.
4. Remove all screws that are holding the lower trim piece, and the 
pull strap in place.
5. Pry the lower trim/arm rest off the door.

Installation is simply reverse.

-Robert
vin 6585 "X"



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, BondAtomic@xxxx wrote:
> I think all you really need to get the bolts of death out is a long 
> extension, a ratchet, and a 10 mm socket. Putting it back in is a 
different 
> story though-a lot harder to get in. Some guys use tape to adhere 
the bolt to 
> the socket so it won't drop. I actually went and bought a slightly 
longer 
> bolt so I could control it better to get it into place. 
> 
> Those two bolts have to be two of the hardest bolts on the entire 
car. If 
> not, tell me where not to go.
> 
> John
> 4275