anyone know how to pull out the rear panels

simota1 · 03-21-2010, 07:17 AM

ok so i was trying to tuck the camera wires but i ran into problems with the panels behind the seats.... how do i take them out...? i had the clips unlock but the panels stayed stuck in place... i was trying to get them out with more force and i heard a small crack and i backed out after that i dont wanna break anything lol anyone ever pull out these panels? and also how do i take out the carpeted parts.... the one RIGHT BEHIND the seat?

370Zsteve · 03-21-2010, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1

ok so i was trying to tuck the camera wires but i ran into problems with the panels behind the seats.... how do i take them out...? i had the clips unlock but the panels stayed stuck in place... i was trying to get them out with more force and i heard a small crack and i backed out after that i dont wanna break anything lol anyone ever pull out these panels? and also how do i take out the carpeted parts.... the one RIGHT BEHIND the seat?

PM bigaudiofanat, he's probably ripped more Z interiors apart than anyone else around here................

DirtyDave · 03-21-2010, 10:20 AM

The rear panels need to be removed in a certain order. Refer to the service manual (2009 370z Service Manual Complete ready to Download!) for the order. It really helped me out when I was trying to source a rattle in the rear hatch.

azn370z · 03-21-2010, 11:45 AM

There's a video in the audio forum showing how to remove the plastic. I think it's sticky.

CBRich · 03-21-2010, 12:09 PM

Remove the rubber weather stripping. Very back vertical piece (the one facing towards the front of the car) is first. Take a small flathead and pop out the two cargo net screws. Unhook the cargo light and then pull the piece straight up. Now remove the two cargo net screws from the side panels. I believe there are also some screws that you exposed after the rear panel come out. Now rip out the two side panels by pulling up and towards the rear slightly. That's pretty much out.

kenchan · 03-21-2010, 03:22 PM

huh, i didnt need to 'remove' the rear panels (other than the trunk liner), i just tucked the wire under into the center console. just use a coat hanger or something.

03-21-2010, 07:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	anyone know how to pull out the rear panels ok so i was trying to tuck the camera wires but i ran into problems with the panels behind the seats.... how do i take them out...? i had the clips unlock but the panels stayed stuck in place... i was trying to get them out with more force and i heard a small crack and i backed out after that i dont wanna break anything lol anyone ever pull out these panels? and also how do i take out the carpeted parts.... the one RIGHT BEHIND the seat? __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

03-21-2010, 10:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
DirtyDave Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 51 Drives: 09 Nismo Pearl White Rep Power: 15	The rear panels need to be removed in a certain order. Refer to the service manual (2009 370z Service Manual Complete ready to Download!) for the order. It really helped me out when I was trying to source a rattle in the rear hatch. __________________ FI 18" TDX CBE \| AMS Short Throw Shifter \| Pioneer Avic-Z110BT \| Venaci Mesh Wheels - 19x9.5/19x11

03-21-2010, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	There's a video in the audio forum showing how to remove the plastic. I think it's sticky. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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03-21-2010, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Remove the rubber weather stripping. Very back vertical piece (the one facing towards the front of the car) is first. Take a small flathead and pop out the two cargo net screws. Unhook the cargo light and then pull the piece straight up. Now remove the two cargo net screws from the side panels. I believe there are also some screws that you exposed after the rear panel come out. Now rip out the two side panels by pulling up and towards the rear slightly. That's pretty much out.

03-21-2010, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	huh, i didnt need to 'remove' the rear panels (other than the trunk liner), i just tucked the wire under into the center console. just use a coat hanger or something.