Re: How to route wire from dash to trunk (archive)

Usually when I know I am going to remove mine I go rob some of the retaining clips from the salvage yard. They are basically the same clip as on the 320i and all models since. If all else fails I would pry up on the trim carefully at the rear most clip. When it pops off that clip you should be able to manipulate it past the upward curve. when done if clip broke you can still re install and popin retainer clip later when you get some. These clips shouldn't cost more than a few bucks at even a dealership. The rear one has a screw under the backseat and should give you little trouble.

The kick panel has a screw or two. Mine has one and has a matching cover cap over the screw. Peel away the door sill molding and you should be fine.This all very simple and not to hard.
You were putting the changer under the seat?Why not the glove box. Saving that for the sony playstation. That will be done in mine in the next few mods.. But the changer in very needed.

Robert and Jeff,

I'm stuck on the sliding plastic trim. I have removed kick panel and similar piece on the door post (yes, 4 door), but can't slide the trim more than about .5 inch until it hits the upward curve of the door post. Am I missing something else here or do I need to use a hammer. As much as the trim slides, it isn't enuf to get it to come loose. I'm wondering whether I can thread a piece of stiff wire front to rear and pull the cable thru. Am still working on the front, haven't got the back seat out yet. Figure I'll save that for last.

I'm mtg changer in trunk. Seat sounds interesting, but I want to preserve the space in the glove box.

Thanks again to both of you.

Peace,
Robert

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