Run a knife around the edge before you use the screwdriver and it'll be a
bit easier.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Last" <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: AFM photos update

> 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
>