Interior panel removal for Dean's Camera Mount

[Yellow Vegas Viper]

Interior panel removal for Dean\'s Camera Mount

Okay guys,

I bought a used Dean's Camera Mount for my 2001 GTS and reviewed the installation page on this site (on the "how to" link). It all seemed pretty straight forward . . . except the passenger side trim panel starting under the hatch. I removed all of the phillips head screws, but at the very back it seems to be attached with a plastic press in screw/clip (if that makes any sense). How do I get this loose without destroying it? I want to get my new camera mount in before Dec. 3rd (Going to Willow Springs) but I don't want to damage the stock plastic panel or the clip. Has anyone done this before??? Any advice will be GREATLY appreciated! Please Help, I am Desperate

Thanks!

Bill

 

[Ulysses]

Re: Interior panel removal for Dean\'s Camera Mount

They'll come out if you work them slowly. It helps if you have one of them push pin removal tools. I wouldn't worry about damaging the push pin threads since you can get these relatively cheap at any Pep Boys or Auto Zone.

 

[Yellow Vegas Viper]

Re: Interior panel removal for Dean\'s Camera Mount

Okay, thank you for your quick reply Ulysses. I got the "push pin" out, but the panel still seems to be stuck back in this area . . . I don't want to force it and break anything. Any other suggestions or hidden screws I may not be finding (I have searched all under the panel) There is a large bolt right there by the back corner of the hatch, outside the weather stripping . . . might this have anything to do with the problem?

Thanks in advance!

Bill

 

[Yellow Vegas Viper]

Re: Interior panel removal for Dean\'s Camera Mount

Still hoping someone out there may have removed this interior panel at some point and be able to offer insight to this problem I am having :-( I removed the push pin, but the panel definitely seems affixed in some manner . . . the rest of the panel moves and comes loose, but that back edge is still holding strong.

Thanks in advance!

 

[MannyC]

Re: Interior panel removal for Dean\'s Camera Mount

I purchased a couple of the camera mounts that stick to the window and they ROCK! Takes all of 15 seconds to set up and secure. Plus you can put it ANYWHERE. I stick it on the side widdow or windshield of the rear hatch glass for a whole interior shot, etc. I'll post some video soon shot from the two type of camera mount I purchased.

Manny

 

[Fast Viper Dan]

Re: Interior panel removal for Dean\'s Camera Mount

It's a B*%*&, keep working it side to side. I remember having a tough time with the passenger side. It will flex some. It will come out, stick with it. When you get real frustrated take a break then go back at it. You'll get it.
You will need to bend the camera mount using a adjustable wrench once you have it mounted and before replacing the panels.
Good Luck,
Dan

 

[kgrif]

Re: Interior panel removal for Dean\'s Camera Mount

My mount won't stick to the rear glass because of the wires for the defroster. How did you solve that problem??? I would like to do a whole interior shot!

 

[Yellow Vegas Viper]

Re: Interior panel removal for Dean\'s Camera Mount

I give up . . the d@#% panel started to tear so I put it all back together. Now I remember why I drive cars instead of working on them . . . things never go well when I pick up tools.