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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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can someone give me an idea of how to remove the coat hanger piece off the rear piller panel? im trying to take off the panel to fix a rattle but cant get that piece off. i dont want to brake it.

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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Mine just pulled right out... Maybe if you try a small flat head screw driver and use it to pry the top and bottom, then it might pop out. It's just got 2 small plastic retainer clips on the top and bottom that hold it on.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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Mine just pulled right out... Maybe if you try a small flat head screw driver and use it to pry the top and bottom, then it might pop out. It's just got 2 small plastic retainer clips on the top and bottom that hold it on.

thats what i figured held it in but it only comes about half way out and stops. lol im gonna end up braking it. oh and it seems as though there is some velcro holding the damn thing in place. am i right? can i do anything to secure that better or just put new velcro in. i think GM drinks abit tomuch during the week sometimes.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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Pry the little square out of the center. Once it's pulled out a little bit, the hanger should come right off.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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Like mentioned previously, the square only comes out a bit and then you can pull off the panel. There is some velcro on the sail panel. I usually reach between the panel and the chassis to separate it.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Use a little pic to remove on the center piece. It wont take long to remove.
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