A stout butter knife or spatula will be less likely to damage the trim.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Loretta Abbott-Kennon" <SyncrogalVW@CS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 11:33 PM
Subject: Re: Removing door trim

> I just replaced the door speakers in my 87 recently and did not need to
> remove the entire door panel.  I (gently*) pried the panel area closest to
> the speakers out far enough to grab and hold the plastic retaining ring
while
> I turned the speaker to remove it.  *There is a trim removal tool that
> minimizes the chances of tearing the fabric and scratching the paint, but
I
> just used a screwdriver. Once the new speakers were installed I simply
> pressed the door panel back into place.  (I noticed that the door speakers
on
> my 90 are different and are held in place by screws)  Hope this helps.
> -Loretta
> 87 Syncro
> 90 GL
>