studiovette

Did this today in about 30 minutes time. One of the easiest things I have done so far besides the removal of the tail lights: Got some help from another forum member so can't take all the credit but here are some pics of the removal. When I get my finished Carbon fiber pieces I will update with pics. If anybody is interested in these I have a great source with excellent pricing on these. PM me for info on CF A pillars and details on removal:

Here are some pics:

1st screw to remove to gain access to A pillar and weatherstripping


plastic black pieced removed


Drivers side plastic cowl piece



bottom hex screw




drivers side weather stripping removed to expose screws



3 philips screws under stripping


Final pull off of Pillar very easy



drivers side removed



A pillar


None of the rivets you see on either side are removed making this a simple uninstall/install process

'VETTE PHASE

PULL......HARD.

Seriously they just pull off. Pull straight back towards the back of the car and keep it in the same orientation. In other words, try to pull it straight back as a unit. It is usually easier to get the top part started but don't try to pull the top and then the bottom.

I've got a picture of the backside of one, but I can't find it. If you can't get it off, let me know and I'll take one of mine off and take a pic of it so you can see what I'm talking about.

studiovette

I found the info I was looking for but are you talking about the same part as I am? I was referring to the outside of the A pillar not the interior side. I found out today you have to remove weather stripping and 7 screws on each side, passenger side and drivers side but now I know how to remove the other side 2.

'VETTE PHASE

Well, you didn't say that....I do have some of them downstairs.

The best I can remember, it seems like one of those screws is kind of hidden.

While I've got you, I see that you have been looking for some small items. Why don't you send me a list of some of the little stuff that you are looking for and I'll see what I've got and maybe I can help you out.

petermj

Can you get them out and then put them back with the roof panel on the car or does the roof panel have to come out first to put them back? I ask because I have a Z06

DirtyDogOfTheDesert

I doubt the roof is an issue. If you look in the one photo, the roof still on the car.

I have a set of painted A-pillar covers to install on my car, but don't get home from work for 3 more weeks. If you haven't done yours by then I'll let you know how it goes.

petermj

well, I do not have any to put them on yet, I like to do my homework ahead of time. I ask because I seem to remember what service guy was telling me long time ago when asked about Z06, I think getting them out should be fine, it is the reinstalling that concerns me... The fit is very snug on Z06. I hope I am wrong about it.

studiovette

Not 100% sure on the Z06 but they come off and go on easily on a regular coupe. I will post my new CF ones next week when I have some time. Next to do is the windshield cowl! YAY!

petermj

easy to find out, just leave the roof panel in place while replacing them

petermj

Bumping this up because I still would like to know the definitive answer