I have got all the screw out that I can see. Even the one high up that I had to remove the emergency brake mounting screw on the front of the dash to allow me to push it over to get to it.

I still can't seem to move the panel inward enough to allow me to pull the kick panel out the 5-6 inches or so to get that darn thing out. Is there a trick to it or something I am missing such as more screw to remove on the emergency brake? Maybe some on the firewall I don't see. I am very frustrated and any tips would be appreciated.

I ran a search and couldn't find anything.

Thanks,

SAM

They are a pain the rear...you may have to remove that park brake assy. completely to get it out...alot of tugging pulling and screaming accompainied by some blood. Whey you put it back together make sure you reseal the vent opening or you will have water leaks...ask me how I know

The Doc's right. It's tough even after you have pulled the screws and the parking brake because the old putty sealer to the vent opening is holding it in.

I agree. It took a mighty tug to remove. I had to remove the parking brake assembly as well.

What would be a good replacement sealer to use when re-installing? I need to re-seal the passenger side.

I have a question on the correct panel for an A/C car for the drivers side, but will start another thread.

Did you get all three parking brake fasteners out? One bolt at the front, two nuts down by the master cylinder on the engine side.

Even with those out it's not much fun.

Agree... remove the ebrake to get it out of the way, remove all the screws, ..and another hint ...warm up the panel a bit (hair dryer, heater, something.. to make the panel a bit more plyable/flexible to remove. Start at the door area and if needed, use a long screwdriver between panel and body to pry the sealant & panel away from the body. Then start the pulling...straight across from left to right, not at an angle or upwards as its sitting inside the opening.

I read the FAQ's and found an entry for this. I forgot all about looking there. It did talk about those two bolts on the firewall "engine side" duh?. Anyway, I will pull those and get that thing out today so I can get to my wiring and front cowl.

As they said before. When I replace it what is a good sealer to use?

Thanks for the help and I apologize about missing that in the FAQ's.

SAM

Strip caulk is what seems to be most popular to seal it.

Yes, 3M strip caulking. Comes in a package in strips. I get my from Eastwoods. Always sticky, never drys.

Very useful around the car and house. I have sealed up an open access hole on the side of my distributor housing and shimmed house exterior door weatherstripping and loose bathroom wall attachements (towel and toilet paper holders)

Okay, this is a HUGE pain in the butt. Do you remove your fusebox? That whole Left to Right idea must be key. I will attempt to warm it a little. I have it lodged crooked now and had to walk away before I destroyed the whole underside of my dash.

SAM

You shouldn't have to remove the fuse panel.

You should remove the dimmer switch, though. Just unscrew it so that it is safely out of the way.

I removed the parking brake completely, removed the fresh air knob on the front of the dash, and removed the fuse panel. Then heated it slightly and pulled and pushed like hell.

It is finally out!

Now to clean up the cowl and put that darn thing back in. That sure is a pain.

Thanks for the help,

SAM

If you trim a little off that collar's bands you can make future kick install/removal easier.

That is the best idea I have heard all day.

I will be doing a little trimming tomorrow.

Thanks Vikki,

SAM

You will have to curse louder and more frequently upon installation.

i just replaced mine a few mounth back had all the for mentioned problems, as well as a fit that seemed to be a bit to much toward the door. when i closed the door it pushed on the kick panel causing it to flex or bulge out. tried every thing to get it to slip back some more but nothing would help. now it has a small curve in it, the door closes with no interference but still touches the panel. this has rubbed the paint off of it. so i'm have to look at a black strip now. plans are to remove again, cut all of the duct off the back repaint reinstall, and hope for the best. tim