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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Help removing secret compartment cover

Has anyone replaced the cover on the secret compartment? I would like to vinyl wrap mine. I can find two screws to remove but it won't budge. Some input would be appreciated.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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maybe you should let your wife take a look. I hear she is not only beautiful, but talented as well!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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Could be one of those, PULL REALLY HARD, kind of removals, but I'm not sure about that part, so go easy Keep looking for more fasteners.

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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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What are we talking about here? What secret compartment? I guess I can't be told, otherwise it would not be a secret.............

 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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It was our present from Santa at the lights rallye. Didn't you get yours?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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No constructive advice? Might as well let my wif play with it
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by LtRex
JK, Rex, JK
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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No constructive advice? Might as well let my wif play with it
Still no idea what you guys are talking about, but this idea seems to be the best idea of the day!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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I guess those of us that have one have never played with it, and those that don't have one can't play it

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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lotsie
I guess those of us that have one have never played with it, and those that don't have one can't play it

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I've got one but you don't And neither does Rex
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by StLouieLo
I've got one but you don't And neither does Rex
I may have to fix it one day though
Rex, get over it, you don't have one

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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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Okay, I found out how to do it. Once you know how its easier than knowing Victoria's secret.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TOPLABDOG
Okay, I found out how to do it. Once you know how its easier than knowing Victoria's secret.
Now that you know, you will have to pass it on to those of us who have one
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TOPLABDOG
Okay, I found out how to do it. Once you know how its easier than knowing Victoria's secret.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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Must be a clubman thing...
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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The trim piece over the secret door comes out by first removing the two screws that sit within a rectangle on the black bottom piece. The rectangle holds the door mechanism to the trim piece. The trim piece is consists of the upper finished piece and most of the lower black piece. If you look carefully at the top edge on the rectangle you will see three small slots with tabs inside. Using a screwdriver you can pop the tabs and remove the trim piece. Using the screwdriver I scratched the plastic a bit and would suggest using a plastic tool if possible.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by C-Lop
Must be a clubman thing...
no, we have a 2007 Cooper S that has one.
 
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