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Old 08-19-2008 | 11:13 PM
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Tools Needed:
8mm or 5/16 socket
Estimated time:
25-30 mins


First I just want to say this was WAY easier than I expected it to be.

Ok first, if you haven't already done so, you need to remove the jumpseats, mine were already out, so if you don't know how to remove them, ask. That's even easier.

Next you need to remove the "C" panel trim. That's the trim with the seatbelt attached to it. Now you have two options you can
A. Remove the upper trim and the seatbelt,
B. Bend the lower trim plastic out from the upper trim and pull it out of the way.
I opted with B and just removed the lower trim leaving the upper in place.
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Once this is completed on both sides next comes removing the back panel. There are no screws or anything attached to it, it's simply located the clips and give it a good tug.

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This leaves the head rest bolts exposed. There are two per side.
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Once you remove the second bolt hold on to the headrest because it will fall straight out of the ceiling. Accomplish this on both sides and you are done.


Well except for putting the truck back together, but it's all snaps just put the back wall on first and your home free.


Before:
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After:
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Any questions ask.
 
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Old 08-19-2008 | 11:21 PM
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Good work man!
 
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Old 08-19-2008 | 11:24 PM
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nice job!
 
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Old 08-20-2008 | 12:03 AM
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Awesome, thanks man! If I didn't have PT in the morning I'd go out and do that right now.
 
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Old 08-20-2008 | 07:05 AM
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Nice clean look. I first looked at my truck, I thought they were a built in rifle rack or something...This is on my "Gotta DO" list...
 
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Old 08-20-2008 | 10:22 AM
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it does make the truck look alot cleaner.
 
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Old 08-20-2008 | 02:06 PM
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I never realized that the headrests in a CC were so frigginn huge! My qc ones are not nearly that fugly....and definatly not attached to the roof!
 
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Old 08-20-2008 | 02:29 PM
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Whew! Got mine out. I shortened it up a bit tho. I didn't completely take anything off. Pulled loose what I need to, then did the same with the back. Stuck a ratchet back there and wham, bam, thank you ma'am. Looks MUCH MUCH better now. This forum is full of all kinds of awesome ideas.
 
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Old 08-20-2008 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by baracis
Whew! Got mine out. I shortened it up a bit tho. I didn't completely take anything off. Pulled loose what I need to, then did the same with the back. Stuck a ratchet back there and wham, bam, thank you ma'am. Looks MUCH MUCH better now. This forum is full of all kinds of awesome ideas.

Yea I only took it off to show you what you were dealing with.
 



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