1971 Wiper Door Cover

[Les G.]

What is the easiest way to separate the 1971 Wiper Door Cover I am repainting the car. I know that they are clipped together, I was tapping toward the windshield with a rubber block it moved a little, but did not separate.

[Alan S.]

Re: 1971 Wiper Door Cover

Hi Les,
If you raise the door completely you can just get your head in position to see the 5 clips that hold the trim piece in place.
Using a tool like an awl you can pry the clips back toward the windshield which helps release the trim piece.
Make sure you've removed the 2 tiny screws that hold the ends of the trim piece to the wiper door.
You can slide the clips back in place before you're ready to put the trim and door back together.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

[Alan S.]

Re: 1971 Wiper Door Cover

Hi Les,
I forgot to add that the trim comes off the clips by tapping it forward, not toward the windshield.
Clips move to the rear, trim piece to the front.
Regards,
Alan