The cover is held on with silicone caulk.
Tale a large flat-bladed screwdriver and VERY gently and SLOWLY pry up on the
edge of the cover.
If you use too much force you will break the plastic. By working your way
around the edges and slowly lifting you will eventually break the seal and be
able to lift the cover off.

I used high-temperature silicon caulk to reseal the cover upon replacement.

Todd
'88 Westy

Helen Fahy wrote:

> Thanks for taking the time to display this.  BTW, what is the best way to
> remove the outer black plastic cover?
>
> Thanks,
> Joe Fahy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Todd Last" <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 10:47 AM
> Subject: AFM photos update
>
> >
> > For those interested, I've updated my photos of the inside of the AFM to
> > include a new AFM.
> > Just in case you want to compare what new vs. worn looks like.
> >
> > They also show the 'spring' and adjustment wheel people are asking
> > about.
> >
> > You can find them here: http://rubatoguy.home.mindspring.com/afm.html
> >
> >
> > Todd
> > '88 Westy