I can't figure out how to get the trunk liner off

jthoske · 12-06-2007, 06:40 PM

2007 FA5, I was going to pull the rigid trunk liner on the inside bottom of the trunk deck lid to install some LED License plate bulbs.

I tried getting the plugs off with the Phillips head screw indentation in them and I can't figure it out. If I put something beneath the plug I can pry it out 1/4" or so, but then I can't get it out. Actually using a phillips head screwdriver doesn't do anything it seems. Tried applying a good amount of pressure on the screwdriver then turning, still nothing.

I also tried getting the regular plugs out nearest to the rear window (without the Phillips head) and I can't remove those either. I am prying pretty hard with a flathead screwdriver and a chisel.

Please someone tell me what I am doing wrong so I don't feel quite a stupid.

***portabuddy*** · 12-06-2007, 08:47 PM

You cant push down hard mannn......

jthoske · 12-06-2007, 11:00 PM

I don't know what that very vague reply is supposed to mean.

***portabuddy*** · 12-06-2007, 11:31 PM

ok sorry i had to go...

what i ment was that the center part unscrews out from the outside and that retracts two tangs in the middle, when you press hard the center part is forced into its housing and doesnt move, its a butterfly clip, when the center comes out it retracts and when the center is screwed in it spreads the clip out. what you need to do is unscrew it gently and not apply any force toward it, its only plastic threads and they fo strip...

with you finger nail you can get under the part that unscrews and you can force it toward yourselt while uncrewing...

and remember rightie-tightie and leftie-loosie....

jthoske · 12-07-2007, 12:23 AM

Ok, I will try to get my flathead underneath of the plastic head and then unscrew without applying pressure.

Thanks!

dominicanto17dr · 12-07-2007, 12:34 AM

You cant apply pressure. Take your time cuz these plugs arent cheap!

jthoske · 12-07-2007, 12:58 AM

Well I stripped out the two I was screwin' around with before I asked you all. I was able to get them all out and back in successfully, but I will probably replace the two I stripped down the road. Thanks again!

12-06-2007, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
jthoske Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 447 Jim iTrader: 0 / 0%	I can't figure out how to get the trunk liner off 2007 FA5, I was going to pull the rigid trunk liner on the inside bottom of the trunk deck lid to install some LED License plate bulbs. I tried getting the plugs off with the Phillips head screw indentation in them and I can't figure it out. If I put something beneath the plug I can pry it out 1/4" or so, but then I can't get it out. Actually using a phillips head screwdriver doesn't do anything it seems. Tried applying a good amount of pressure on the screwdriver then turning, still nothing. I also tried getting the regular plugs out nearest to the rear window (without the Phillips head) and I can't remove those either. I am prying pretty hard with a flathead screwdriver and a chisel. Please someone tell me what I am doing wrong so I don't feel quite a stupid. Last edited by jthoske; 12-06-2007 at 06:48 PM.

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12-06-2007, 08:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
*portabuddy* The McGyver ofall McGyves Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mississauga Ontario Age: 23 Posts: 5,204 Bart Koscow iTrader: 7 / 100%	You cant push down hard mannn......

12-06-2007, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
jthoske Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 447 Jim iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't know what that very vague reply is supposed to mean.

12-06-2007, 11:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
*portabuddy* The McGyver ofall McGyves Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mississauga Ontario Age: 23 Posts: 5,204 Bart Koscow iTrader: 7 / 100%	ok sorry i had to go... what i ment was that the center part unscrews out from the outside and that retracts two tangs in the middle, when you press hard the center part is forced into its housing and doesnt move, its a butterfly clip, when the center comes out it retracts and when the center is screwed in it spreads the clip out. what you need to do is unscrew it gently and not apply any force toward it, its only plastic threads and they fo strip... with you finger nail you can get under the part that unscrews and you can force it toward yourselt while uncrewing... and remember rightie-tightie and leftie-loosie....

12-07-2007, 12:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
jthoske Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 447 Jim iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ok, I will try to get my flathead underneath of the plastic head and then unscrew without applying pressure. Thanks!

12-07-2007, 12:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
dominicanto17dr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 425 iTrader: 1 / 100%	You cant apply pressure. Take your time cuz these plugs arent cheap!

12-07-2007, 12:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
jthoske Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 447 Jim iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well I stripped out the two I was screwin' around with before I asked you all. I was able to get them all out and back in successfully, but I will probably replace the two I stripped down the road. Thanks again!