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Superhatch · 05-02-2013, 10:22 PM

I got this set of tools from Amazon for $20. I only used about 3-4 tools, so a smaller set would probably work just fine:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Pneumatic-4524-Fastener-11-Piece/dp/B005NMCE04/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1367544089&sr=8-6&keywords=dash+removal+tool"]Astro Pneumatic 4524 Auto Fastener and Molding Removal Tool Set, 11-Piece - Amazon.com[/ame]

Some DIYs and videos that helped me:

Door card removal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12520

Once you get the screws out, don't be afraid to just pop the door off with medium force. Start at the edge where you removed the push lock. The door handle comes out easy enough, you just unmount the cables from the handle and then they slide right out.

Inner HVAC garnish: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13583

Just use the JDM knee pad removal DIY since you need to do all that to get to the garnish. It was the longest part of the install.

Vent rings: Just get a tool under them and pop them off.
Door handle garnish: See Door card removal.
Radio/dash panel: See JDM knee pad DIY. Of note, the radio piece needs to be flexed a bit on the bottom to line the tab up so that it inserts back into the dash. If you snap it right in it will look like it doesn't cover the gap between the HVAC panel and the radio.
Sport/Trac buttons: See JDM knee pad DIY.
Shifter garnish: See JDM knee pad DIY.

I think that covers it all. Oh, photos...yeah...working on that. :happy0180:

05-02-2013, 10:22 PM	#336
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got this set of tools from Amazon for $20. I only used about 3-4 tools, so a smaller set would probably work just fine: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Pneumatic-4524-Fastener-11-Piece/dp/B005NMCE04/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1367544089&sr=8-6&keywords=dash+removal+tool"]Astro Pneumatic 4524 Auto Fastener and Molding Removal Tool Set, 11-Piece - Amazon.com[/ame] Some DIYs and videos that helped me: Door card removal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12520 Once you get the screws out, don't be afraid to just pop the door off with medium force. Start at the edge where you removed the push lock. The door handle comes out easy enough, you just unmount the cables from the handle and then they slide right out. Inner HVAC garnish: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13583 Just use the JDM knee pad removal DIY since you need to do all that to get to the garnish. It was the longest part of the install. Vent rings: Just get a tool under them and pop them off. Door handle garnish: See Door card removal. Radio/dash panel: See JDM knee pad DIY. Of note, the radio piece needs to be flexed a bit on the bottom to line the tab up so that it inserts back into the dash. If you snap it right in it will look like it doesn't cover the gap between the HVAC panel and the radio. Sport/Trac buttons: See JDM knee pad DIY. Shifter garnish: See JDM knee pad DIY. I think that covers it all. Oh, photos...yeah...working on that. :happy0180: __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris