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pinnochio
16-11-2005, 01:25 AM
hi,
im just wondering how i would take the front quarter panel (RHS)?
the reason i want to do this is sum dumb **** must have punched it or sat on it and now its dented inwards. :( :thumbdwn:
there is no paint damage so all i have to do is take it out and push it back out.
i tried takin it out earlier today but i got stuck when it came to under the guard,
there are these little black plastic things i cant take out.
i hope someone knows what i am talkin about :p
im kinda p#ssed atm and cant believe someone did that to my car :(

Qwooootz
16-11-2005, 07:48 AM
from memory:o , arnt they the same clips as the one on top of the front bumper? so all you need is a screw driver to pop the lid of the clip off and the rest of the plastic clips body will pop out with it.?

**Ghost**
16-11-2005, 07:52 AM
if u only need to pop it why dont u
1. jack up your car
2. remove ur front RHS wheel
3. remove mud guards
4. pop out the dent

instead of removing ur whoel front

Zdster
16-11-2005, 08:23 AM
To remove the little black clips - if they are the ones I am thinking about - get a flathead screwdriver, insert it in the groove on the side of the clip (not below the clip but on the side) and twist the screwdriver 90 degrees. The clip should come straight out.

If that doesnt work can you describe the clips in more detail?

FR33K
16-11-2005, 08:27 AM
why dont u get a pro to do it.. they got special tools to pull the dent out
ull do more damage then good i think..

pinnochio
16-11-2005, 08:30 PM
kool thanks guys. the flathead screw driver worked.

FR33K: the damage isnt that bad. it poped right out.

is it just my car or are all EM1's front panels really soft? i mean it doesnt seem to be as hard as my other car.