sidesill removal? gen 1

[SNAKE BITE]

I am going to remove my passanger sidesill and want to know if there is anything I should know that may make the job easier before I start. Once removed I will take pics and post to see if it is able to be repaired. Thanks, Andy

 

[FrankBarba]

pretty straight forward. remove caps on top of side sill, remove screws, remove screws underneath. just follow the screw pattern.

 

[SNAKE BITE]

I haven't looked yet but I thought I remembered reading there were rivets underneath?

 

[got one]

not rivets...just screws.

 

[prodiver]

Rivets hold the insulation in place inside the side sills.

 

[95Viper]

Tip to easily remove the caps on top of the screws is to slide 2 credit cards under each side. It squeezes the prongs together and the cap pops right out.

 

[FLX109]

If you have problems with your screws being stripped or missing there is a sidesill mod kit on ebay, here is a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8039213136&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fmotors.search.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D%2B8039213136%26fvi%3D1

 

[SNAKE BITE]

finally had time to look at the sills for removal and I do have rivets on the rear of the sills where they attach just in front of the rear tires. Before I drill these out....am I correct that these are the ones that need to be removed?(since everyone told me there is no rivets holding the sill on)

 

[FLX109]

Do Not remove those rivets, they have nothing to do with removing the sidesill any have no issues.

 

[SNAKE BITE]

OK thanks, I guess when I get into removing the sills I will find out the rivets don't need to be.

 

[94RT10Ohio]

The rivits you are talking about are just holding the back plate on the sill. It will be obvious when it is off. Just remove the screws and give the sill a little tug.

I could be wrong, 5 screws up top, two under hood and 3 under the caps under the door and 5 on the bottom.

 

[Batboy]

Funny. I was just thinking about doing this tomorrow if it's warm enough. Thanks for the tips!