Tiller Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Has anyone removed the lift gate interior panels from a Titanium? I want to install some LED's on the lift gate so when the lift gate is raised, I can flood the rear area behind the van with light from above. This means routing wires from the fuse box and into the rear lift door. Being able to remove the panel would be a big help. Tiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonShockley Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I put a backup cam hanging from the trim above the window. I ran a power cord from the rear fuse box to the camera. Side wall trim and top trim on the liftgate all just pulled off. The only tricky part was during reinstallation. There is a little hook tab that links the side piece under the window to the side peice behind the window and it's difficult to keep the hook engaged as both pieces are clicked into place. BTW, removing the weather seal strip makes it much easier to remove and reinstall the panels. And make sure to leave a bit of extra wire between the side wall and lift gate panels since the gap widens as it is opened. Similarly, don't try to put the jump between panels too close to the corner or the small dangling loop that is formed and the gap narrows will catch in the side weather seal as it is closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiller Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 thanks Don!! I'll let you know what happens!! Tiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Document your build with plenty of photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 You will probably want a set of these tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiller Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) I probably have things similar or exactly like some of those. But not all of them. Where to you get those? Do you have a link to them? Tiller NEVER MIND: I found them! Thanks! http://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-6642.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=paid_search_google_pla&scid=scplp6824503&sc_intid=OTC6642&gclid=CJaL0YeOqM8CFQ9ahgodIDwNIg Edited September 24, 2016 by Tiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonShockley Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 17 minutes ago, Tiller said: ....Where to you get those? Do you have a link to them? ....... Harbor Freight has some almost identical tools. Not as extensive a set but only about 1/4 the price. I've used them a lot. http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trim-moulding.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 You can buy them from Amazon.com or eBay. The Harbor Freight version is okay. You will be able to use it for a couple times before you wear them out and break them. I have a set where some of the ends started to bend because the low cost plastic was not strong enough for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Buy the tool or tools. I don't know why I waited so long. Here is what I am using: https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-35260-Plastic-Fastener-Remover/dp/B0002SRCMO/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1474823907&sr=8-14&keywords=panel+removal+tool It seems like every interior and exterior panel on the van is secured by plastic fasteners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I've seen that one. Wasn't sure on buying it. As you said, almost everything is secured with plastic. I thought the plastic tools might be better. I was afraid of a metal tool being too rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 On 9/25/2016 at 10:21 AM, Don Ridley said: I don't know why I waited so long. You were right. I just clicked on one also. It's better to have that tool in your arsenal, than to improvise and possibly damage something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonShockley Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 This is the most useful tool for removing panels I've bought. Gives much better control over how much force you are applying and exactly where you are applying it. Gets stubborn fasteners loose with much less risk of damage. http://www.harborfreight.com/panel-clip-pliers-67399.html T0ASTERvan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Wow. Another tool I'll be shopping for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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