FWIW, I recently had to buy new clips for my 88 GL's rear hatch panel cover
and the dealership was cheaper than gowesty by .30 a piece. And they ordered
the quantity I needed and had them for me within a day. I was shocked.
Thought I'd let y'all know....

Chris

On 9/10/07, Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> <what's the correct way to remove interior paneling?  It seems a lot of
> the panels are held in place with plastic clip thingies.  What's the
> best way to remove them to avoid damaging the clips/panels>
>
>
> With a "U" shaped tool made for removing car trim panels. Try to use a
> screwdriver and you'll likely break the panel. As for the clips, no matter
> how careful you are, some will break because they are brittle from age. When
> that happens, go to Lowes (NOT Home Depot) and you'll find suitable
> replacements (though not original) in the specialty hardware section.
> Jeff
>

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Chris
88 Vanagon GL (daily driver)
87 Westfalia (in progress)