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      02-05-2016, 12:23 AM   #1
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Removing M Sport rocker panels

Anyone know how these are mounted?
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      02-05-2016, 12:54 AM   #2
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Anyone know how these are mounted?
If you're talking about the side skirts, then it's pretty easy. Remove the screws underneath (12 or so), then pull the side skirt out toward you. Start with the rear it's easier to pull out.
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      02-05-2016, 01:24 AM   #3
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Yeah those. After removing screws, are there tabs on the skirt that snap into the body? Thanks!
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      02-05-2016, 02:41 AM   #4
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Yeah those. After removing screws, are there tabs on the skirt that snap into the body? Thanks!
Yes, but just pull straight out towards you and it will come off.
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      12-14-2016, 08:28 AM   #5
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What type screws are they i cant see them? Thx
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Just seen the star head things
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      12-14-2016, 11:55 AM   #7
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mine were just one or two screws toward the real wheels and then they just pulled out from there
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      12-14-2016, 12:55 PM   #8
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Just seen the star head things
The screws are made of plastic, so take care when taking them out
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      12-20-2016, 05:04 PM   #9
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yes there are about 12 plastic screws with the star shape. i used a small philips head and it worked. careful when taking over the side skirt cause i broke one of the tabs
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      01-04-2017, 03:59 AM   #10
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Im half way through taking off my rocker panels, ive got the back end off but cant get the front off. Is there any hidden screws or anything? Dont wanna pull too hard incase it snaps :/
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      01-04-2017, 04:12 PM   #11
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There's also sometimes a proper metal screw at the front, right behind the wheel.
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why are you taking them off? for sale?
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      01-05-2017, 04:13 AM   #13
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There's also sometimes a proper metal screw at the front, right behind the wheel.
Done it mate, i missed a screw thanks
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      01-05-2017, 04:15 AM   #14
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why are you taking them off? for sale?
Ha no mate, i had to take them off to install the m performance side blades because i havent got a ramp or jack
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Ha no mate, i had to take them off to install the m performance side blades because i havent got a ramp or jack
Best way to do them even if you do have ramps.
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      01-09-2017, 01:50 PM   #16
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This is why I originally posted the question. I haven't gotten around to installing the blades yet. But installing them onto the skirts while off the car is the easiest way? It seems so to me. Is it easier to line them up and hold in place for drilling etc? When done, I assume you just pop the skirt back in place except there's now a blade attached to it?
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This is why I originally posted the question. I haven't gotten around to installing the blades yet. But installing them onto the skirts while off the car is the easiest way? It seems so to me. Is it easier to line them up and hold in place for drilling etc? When done, I assume you just pop the skirt back in place except there's now a blade attached to it?
Nail on the head.
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      01-10-2017, 08:20 PM   #18
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Perfect...after the winter months I'm doing mine.
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This is why I originally posted the question. I haven't gotten around to installing the blades yet. But installing them onto the skirts while off the car is the easiest way? It seems so to me. Is it easier to line them up and hold in place for drilling etc? When done, I assume you just pop the skirt back in place except there's now a blade attached to it?
Yes mate definitely the easiest way. On the blades there are marks where u drill, i drilled through these to make the holes. Then lined it up on my rocker panels and drawn a dot through the holes with a pen. There is a groove on the blade so when its on the rocker panel it pushes up against that so you know its in the right position. Definitely easier with 2 people to hold still
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