99 V70 Removal of 'dead foot rest" part 9132550

obayha · Post by **obayha** » 08 Aug 2015, 18:21

Replacing carpet with better, but having problem removing this.
I broke the one on my '98, because I didn't take the time. I see where the holes are larger (slotted) and I have it loose, but it will not come off. The top seems to be able to pop out but the bottom clip is holding on. A picture of the part might help. I cut the carpet away to get a better look at it and it seems like the bottom has something that isn't coming out.
Thanks for any help.
Shane

Post by **abscate** » 08 Aug 2015, 18:36

It pops up, and then out towards the rear of the car, if I remember right. Push it forward against the carpet while you are pushing it up so that it clears the big holes

Post by **v-45magna** » 08 Aug 2015, 19:10

Yeah, I broke one of those.

It is slotted like a picture frame, two lugs, It has to go up, then straight back out.

obayha · Post by **obayha** » 08 Aug 2015, 20:17

I see the slots on the '98 when I broke that one. I would like to see a picture of one removed (the back side). As stated, the top pops out, but the bottom looks like it has a tab on the bottom of it, which is the problem.
More ideas??
Shane

Post by **abscate** » 09 Aug 2015, 02:21

I'll pop mine tomorrow on the 1999. My car is the classy Nautic blue though, so...

Post by **j-dawg** » 09 Aug 2015, 06:40

Do not break it or you will hate yourself forever. If the tab breaks it can wiggle around a bit and it will never hold itself straight or look quite right.

Source: my own eternal self-loathing.

obayha · Post by **obayha** » 09 Aug 2015, 07:17

Post up a picture if you get a chance. I am going at in in the next hour.

Post by **abscate** » 09 Aug 2015, 12:29

the loathing can be eased for a mere 8.95 contribution to the God of IPD for part number 9132550...

obayha · Post by **obayha** » 10 Aug 2015, 09:47

abscate wrote:the loathing can be eased for a mere 8.95 contribution to the God of IPD for part number 9132550...

This is what will happen at some point. Try as I did, it broke anyway. Small problem to solve as everything else went well.
Shane

Post by **abscate** » 10 Aug 2015, 11:19

I just went out to take a picture of my new one, and for the life of me could not get the bottom pin to release. Seriously. I stopped before I broke. I love you man, but not 8.95+shipping worth.

This is a real pig. There must be a secret on this.

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