I'm in the process of painting my whole interior. I've already painted my dash and I'm about to paint my trunk. However, I've searched the internet and forums, including this one, looking for a "how to" or advice on removing the panels in the trunk, but had no luck. I'm sure people have done this before, so I'm asking if you could help me out and tell me how exactly you remove all the trim pieces in the trunk of a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS.
#96074, "RE: Removing Interior Trunk Panels" In response to Reply # 0
unscrew and pop the clips? the middle rear is usually pretty tight the first time off, but its pretty straight forward, theres a couple screws under the back rest of the rear seats, around the floor board under the false floor and pop.
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#96078, "RE: Removing Interior Trunk Panels" In response to Reply # 1
Thanks for the reply. I'll probably poke around the trunk and look for screws. I just didn't want to break anything in the process. So what you're saying is that it's possible to remove all the trim in the trunk and get them painted? You just have to remove the center trim, the floor board, and go from there?
#96081, "RE: Removing Interior Trunk Panels" In response to Reply # 2
Originally posted by crashoverburned Thanks for the reply. I'll probably poke around the trunk and look for screws. I just didn't want to break anything in the process. So what you're saying is that it's possible to remove all the trim in the trunk and get them painted? You just have to remove the center trim, the floor board, and go from there?
Yea...It is pretty simple. As soon as you get the center piece to come off, everything will come out pretty easy. Pop it off from the bottom first and then you'll have to lift it upwards to pop the clips that hold it from the top.
#96330, "RE: Removing Interior Trunk Panels" In response to Reply # 0
Originally posted by crashoverburned I'm in the process of painting my whole interior. I've already painted my dash and I'm about to paint my trunk. However, I've searched the internet and forums, including this one, looking for a "how to" or advice on removing the panels in the trunk, but had no luck. I'm sure people have done this before, so I'm asking if you could help me out and tell me how exactly you remove all the trim pieces in the trunk of a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS.
Dude, buy the Haynes manuel for 1995 to 1999 eclipse, laser and talon.
#96336, "RE: Removing Interior Trunk Panels" In response to Reply # 6
Originally posted by dalesmitsu Dude, buy the Haynes manuel for 1995 to 1999 eclipse, laser and talon. under 20 bucks at advance..
There's a 95-99 Laser?!? Where can I buy one? That'd be pretty sweet IMO!
Also, while you are in the trunk anyways, take the time to either build a brace for under the spare tire cover or reinforce it with fiberglass or both (like I did), I split my rear center piece because the cover cracked and I was unable to remove either piece without breaking them both . I'll take pics later if you want them.
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. I'll take pics later if you want them.
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