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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Key Fob Slot Removal?

So im in the process of removing all of my colorline trim (switching colors), and I have all the pieces out except the trim that holds the key slot. I got the colorline trim unscrewed from the dash board but how do I unplug the key slot/engine start holder so I can mount it into the new trim piece?

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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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If you have the colorline trim piece that holds the key fob loose then turn it around and there are three tiny Allen screws that hold the key fob slot to the trim piece.
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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Hey so I have the trim in my hand but im not seeing the screws
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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Did you pull off the plastic trim that the fob snaps into?
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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Oh no I didnt, im nervous that I will break something. Does it just pop off or is there more to it?
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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It just pops off. There is a clip on each side. You have to take that off in order to remove the fob reader from the trim.
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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Awesome thanks Oxy Blue! After popping the front part off it was a piece of cake
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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what color is your trim now and what color are you changing it to?
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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I have dark grey right now, changing it to rooster red.
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Post some pictures when your all done. Would love to see it.
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Ah man I'm glad you posted this.
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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I want to take mine off to paint it blue if you have any directions or pictures of the removal of the color line parts it would be great.
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Here's a writeup of how to retro the chrome line interior. Basically it's the same procedure just a few more screws to remove and the speedo doesn't need to be removed.
How Too.pdf
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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just curious...how much did the rooster red trim pieces cost?
 
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