Remove ANY vehicle interior trim with THESE tips & tricks

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How do you remove the door panel, or radio trim, or speakers and access the door sill for running wiring for a custom car audio system? With the right technique and simple tools you can disassemble any vehicle's interior, and you can do it right, avoiding damage to expensive panels!
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@keith2964 3 жыл бұрын

Ice cube trays work great for small parts and screws. Separates the different sizes.

@dennisadorno6721 2 жыл бұрын

You are a genius!!! Thanks

@snappyaj9053 3 жыл бұрын

The most important tool is patience. I still look at a tiny cracked trim piece I got frustrated with when removing.

@wayneslain9444 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it kills me too

@djr3485 3 жыл бұрын

Another challenge when dismantling is the quantity of fasteners which sometimes must come out and are often of different lengths and sizes. Its easy to install jumbled screws in their wrong locations or worse, have screws left over when it has all been put back together. The tray is a great idea - I use an old egg carton with each section numbered with a sharpie pen. That way as you remove the screws, you have a numbered sequence “parts bin” from start to finish which you can simply reverse for reinstallation.

@Mickparrysstepdad Жыл бұрын

When watching the video, I thought a pill box with days of the week could be handy.

@andreweppink4498 8 ай бұрын

I always use cleaned out old food containers (margarine etc.) and medicine/pilI bottles. They're very handy and prevent fastener loss.

@sweetdickwilly3444 8 ай бұрын

Excellent suggestion

@nobodysfavourite6953 3 жыл бұрын

CAF schooling us noobs for free, THANK YOU!

@audiostew9952 3 жыл бұрын

I like your little push test on the panels. Also the credit card under the panel tool, very smart tip right there. Great job as always Mark.

@marsoelflaco5722 3 жыл бұрын

The proper tools, and knowing where and how to use them, makes all the difference! Well done. 👍🏽✌🏽

@sampeter8987 Жыл бұрын

i have been searching for a tutorial like this for a long time. i broke many hardware using the wrong tools and the wrong teqniques. now i think you put me on the right way. thanks from my heart.

@davect01 3 жыл бұрын

Proper trim tools are a huge asset. ☺️

@Lancernoevo 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the help! This was great for me to do a deep detailing myself! There was a lot of gunk and stuff/dust in between/under the trim. It was nice to clean it all in my car!

@lmontoyad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I came to your video before purchasing a trim removing tool set on Amazon. It was very helpful and concise. Thumbs up

@MrDopey32 3 жыл бұрын

Great over veiw video, thank you sir for taking your time with this, it was a great set of tools. Thanks for sharing mark

@markphilpot4981 3 жыл бұрын

Here we go again Mark. Good tool listing and execution of use for the tools. There are warnings for removal of battery ground and avoiding scratching panels. Using finesse is something you can’t over emphasize. You did another great job of showing the spreads on panel removal from Crutchfield. Just a really good and helpful video!😊👍🏻

@ultramanxk7 Жыл бұрын

This guy is a professional!

@usman7207 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic 🎉 Keep up the brilliant work!

@wayneslain9444 3 жыл бұрын

BEST KZfaq FABRICATOR 2016-2020! 🏆

@jonnyrocker7919 3 жыл бұрын

Big Thanks, I've been thinking about replacing my dbl din unit on my Jeep Grand Cherokee! and then I find this video, thanks. I saw some removal tools at Harbor frieght....maybe I'll pick it up now.

@roncaraudio8682 3 жыл бұрын

ShowtimeSpl and your video are very helpful, thanks.

@MasterofOrion 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea and work....love you and your professional quality in each and every project.🥰😎🥰😍😍👋👋

@jpjp5272 3 жыл бұрын

Nice shout out to my buddy and coworker Chris Yato!! He is one heck of a tech/fabricator. One of our best here at Honda R&D. Looking forward to sharing this video with him.

@noea7344 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you

@mikehunt4465 Жыл бұрын

Thank you excellent tutorial I'm an absolute amateur novice do-it-yourselfer and you put things in layman terms really good thanks

@Realroyrogers 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful !

@johnstarkey5366 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been patiently waiting for your video. Thanks for the great info.

@overtron9969 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark. Those were some very solid tips and should help alot of new installers out.

@CarAudioFabrication 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely 👍

@MikesMusic475 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks!

@ACLTony 2 жыл бұрын

Well presented.

@gabrielzazueta2218 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@lifeofmiles Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank u

@BretonWiessner 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ve been looking for a vid about this!

@CarAudioFabrication 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to help.

@heavychevy383 3 жыл бұрын

great video as always man. thanx

@CarAudioFabrication 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

@johnbrady397 8 ай бұрын

Is there a video on the 2021 mazda 3 dash removal to replace the start stop switch?

@dalemortensen1825 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Bought a 98 4Runner with scratches and chip all over the trim. Now, I wonder add to them. Thanks.

@Millstone_Firewood 3 ай бұрын

This was very helpful. We had to remove the passenger seat to get that last piece of floor trim out. Thanks a bunch!

@CarAudioFabrication 3 ай бұрын

Always fun!

@dustinfrancis560 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mark. Where did you get that plier type tool that you squeeze and it pops up the fastener???

@hmm1758 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get those techno pry pry tools? They look super high quality and I can't seem to find them anywhere

@Maxfli82 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I need to remove my drivers door panel to realign it after the dealer did some window repair and didn’t align it properly. Do I really need to disconnect the battery for that? Thanks

@tims7667 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the auto body spreader?

@timothythompson3029 3 жыл бұрын

How about wiring. Such as steering wheel controls and on star adaptors to aftermarket head units.

@rjtrajatanand 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Brother. I am a big fan of yours. It would be of great help if you guide me through . Can you tell me which combination will sound better 1200rms single woofer with 1200rms amplifier or 2 600rms woofer with 1200rms amplifier. Given proper box and ohms combination. Thanks.

@22_floW 3 жыл бұрын

This kind of stuff terrifies me because it's so easy to break the pieces you work with. Makes me miss the days when things were smaller and cheaper...

@JacobFrey 3 жыл бұрын

As soon as I saw those plastic pry tools all lined up, I thought, dang, they should CAF branded!

@ravenmooore Жыл бұрын

Hello! do you have a video about removing the carpet and ceiling? I'd love to sound deaden the floor and ceiling

@mdarmanislam8590 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@RussLyman 3 жыл бұрын

great information as always Mark. I def need to order me a set of these pry tools for sure. Also I see the gift and I'm like "O hmm wonder what gift card that is" lol Inbox man I got a bunch left if you need more man

@williewilson8244 2 ай бұрын

I got a good look at my 2019 Premier Surburban this weekend just not happy going to trade it in ona Toyota

@83Goldy 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have a 2020 Subaru Impreza with the stock head unit radio. Do I have to set the volumen at 80%? Does it matter if I am using stock radio or aftermarket?

@rickfeith6372 3 жыл бұрын

Did you do the commercial for the Dayton Audio little desktop amplifier from Parts Express? I hear your voice...I think. It sure sounds A LOT like you.

@neerajkumarphookan5979 3 ай бұрын

My plastic trim removal tool created a small dent/indentation on one plastic edge holding the head unit. Is there a way to fix it ? Please reply. Thank you in advance.

@316woodworks9 Жыл бұрын

How often do you break something that is expensive to replace. I bet new people do it all the time? Also, are there clips that are expected to be broken on removal and just replaced?

@Only1Science 3 жыл бұрын

Are there any shops that you recommend in Michigan that may have the same skill set as you? I need someone who knows what they're doing and not just slapping my system together with a few cut corners.

@stormyyoung6344 3 жыл бұрын

My tip push pull kick pick curse scream yank hammer and maby a little praying.

@battnotincluded30 3 жыл бұрын

I have an idea Mark. How about do a center console with a sub box or amp rack.

@xxooxx1466 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark. Can you give me some advise. Is the jl jd 1000/1 too powerful for a jl w10w7-3. The user manual stated the speaker is rated at 750 watts rms but will work best at 500 watts rms. Unfortunately the jl jd 1000/1 provides 800 watts rms at 3 ohms which might be too much for the speaker. Is this so and if so will the jl jd 500/1 be a better choice given that it is rated at 350 rms at 3 ohms.

@amsb4dafunk406 3 жыл бұрын

If cost is not an issue Always Go with more Dynamic Headroom 1000 watts will not harm that little inefficient 83db sub. Underpowered amps driven to Clipping, and Distortion is what Causes damage.

@batanghook5606 2 жыл бұрын

nice info thanks

@rudydaberry122 2 жыл бұрын

I’m installing headlights in my car and used a flathead but I cracked some trim sadly

@MasterofOrion 3 жыл бұрын

Uncle Mark, please make up a video about how we can use a complete high end car stereo system at home using a computer power supply,2 amplifiers,1 for the full range speakers and 1 for the subwoofer.Please uncle because a car stereo system at home will give us extremely good sound quality and will be loud enough...😍😍😎😆😆

@ThabangKhumalo_ 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I am struggling with a hyundai i20 for panel removal and speaker sizes. I cannot find it on crutchfield

@andrewmorrissey3208 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, I just googled your question and received many DETAILED write ups. Do your due diligence prior to messaging people!

@kashyadavg6386 3 жыл бұрын

2 years experience in this job , opportunity plzzzz

@gplusgplus2286 3 жыл бұрын

You cant imagine how many techs I've seen (even at main dealer) who remove and scratch panels and parts with flat blade screwdrivers. #evil

@TeGameTechGamerTips 3 жыл бұрын

If anyone could help me out I would really appreciate it, I’ll try to make this as simple as possible. I have an Acura with a aftermarket audio system. I decided to keep my head unit so I was required to purchase a LOC specifically the LC8i. The guy who did my system tapped into the factory “premium” amplifier but only took the speaker level Input for the front and rear. So basically only mids and tweets. I’m not to sure of how he did it but I’m pretty sure he summed the 2 channels into 1 because there is only 1 pair of RCA’a going Into the output of the LC8i’s main channel. That RCA goes into the main input of my 7 band Equalizer (which I believe is a full range signal). And the equalizer has front rear and sub outputs that go to my 3 amps (I have one for bass, one for mids, and one for tweets). I’m using a RCA pass through on my mids amp with y splitters to give signal to my tweeter amp because I have a HP filter set so my mids and tweets sound good. Now to get to my actual problem. I don’t have a remote bass knob so I just use the sub level control on my EQ to control my bass. No matter how I adjust the sub level or the gain on my bass amp the clip indicator starts flicking on at low levels. I know the potential of my subs and even though it does “hit”, I know they aren’t hitting as hard as they should all because if i increase by sub level or the gain it starts clipping. If there’s is anything that can’t be understood from what I said plz ask because I’ve been trying to resolve this for quite some time now. Thanks.

@jokatech 2 жыл бұрын

The dudes who put these vehicles together as designs, are the truest A holes

@iFornix 11 күн бұрын

When i replaced the trim i noticed some annoying rattling when playing music, all the trim is in place its driving me insane

@nickyperezz 3 жыл бұрын

The jeep dash is a shame i have a 2010 super easy to take apart

@RomboutVersluijs 3 жыл бұрын

Try a 2001 European civic model. I don't see any video on that type of civic. All I see are probably us or UK models with different panels. Mine is just a nightmare to remove panels. They are so tight, lost of panels aren't held in place by these easy pop mechanisms but look more like locking mechanisms

@RomboutVersluijs 3 жыл бұрын

I saw a video on the air control unit. This guy popped it out in 5 minutes it took me almost 45 And still can't get it out because it has cables attached to the temperature knobs. Can't figure out how to reach those I pop off the end of the cable 😭😭😎

@yobanigomez3652 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy good trim tools?

@xorbe2 2 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight, Amazon ... they are literally super cheap sticks of plastic. Except for that metal pliers tool.

@comodice905 Жыл бұрын

Boss up

@ranjitiyer3681 3 жыл бұрын

"Pry and slide" - Mark, 2020

@hoover274able 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video need help wiring 4 DVC 12’s to 1.33 ohm!!!!!!

@devnull182 3 жыл бұрын

If you go over a bump, the inner core of my dash cracks and shit falls into the floor. Yes I drive a 01 dodge ram

@JimTMcDaniels1 Жыл бұрын

Great Video, thank you! BUT LET me ADD something Very Important & Not mentioned here: Many vehicles use a metal nose reusable clip that stays attached to the removed panel. These metal clips are typically Too AGGRESSIVELY strong in most all locations, AND the plastic panel is thin and fragile and becomes more fragile as it ages over the years. Plus over time, these metal clips kind of weld themselves in their hole. SO, be SURE to, BEFORE reassembling a removed panel, * *, bent right over the nose of each metal clip! This will reduce the force needed to remove the clip next time by making its surface more slippery, almost like a superior lubricant. Reducing the chance of breaking, and then having to resort to super glue and baking soda to try to mend or hunting at the salvage yard for replacements. Just a piece of tape! Whoever removes the panel next time will thank you and it will probably be yourself! lol This is the same trick the van customizer industry does to their conversions, since they often have to re open OEM panels to make adjustments and repairs and additions! PS I find using the flimsy plastic tool on one side of a clip and my fingers on another, is a great supportive balanced combo to get the clip to pop out. Take care

@antmasc 11 ай бұрын

Can you describe your technique in more detail- you lost me at “* *, bent “

@RomboutVersluijs 3 жыл бұрын

One thing.... First you said the mid console was one piece because the push pull test shows that. Later you take it out, confused!?!

@RomboutVersluijs 3 жыл бұрын

I reviewed, I think I missed the explanation. You clearly said it loose one one side and NOT the other side.nicd trick!

@georgeboydratcliff1036 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks. But wow, that must be the ugliest dashboard I’ve ever seen!

@craig1ize 3 жыл бұрын

Yeet!!

@gladboy7722 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍💯💯💯🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹...

@PeterFeltersnatch852 3 жыл бұрын

I think what you should have said is you shouldn't be using metal tools as a pry tool on plastic... I got a 3D printed Flathead works great.... So that would be debunked

@caraudiojoe3813 3 жыл бұрын

When Metra says in the instructions that this panel is very hard to move, it’s time to get a different car... Don’t Buy a Hyundai or Kia... Worst.Panels.EVARRRRRRR!!!!!!

@korg47237 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. Hyundai/Kia are the worst, impossible to do a radio on something like a Kia Soul without destroying the dash.

@bonesaredollars1172 9 ай бұрын

Kind of lame you can't just print those master sheets. You have to get them mailed to your house.

@CarAudioFabrication 9 ай бұрын

You get a digital version once you make the purchase

@mattb9664 3 жыл бұрын

It's also helpful to determine which panel clips are common on your vehicle (for the door cards or for pillars, trim, etc) and to buy a bag replacement clips to replace any clips that get broken. Amazon has variety packs for $15. I'd recommend replacing all the clips (including any thin rubberized washers that may have become lost) for any panel that's been removed/replaced 5 or more times. That helps to keep the panels in as-delivered condition, rather than having loose panels everywhere.