How To Remove ZJ D-pillar Trim for Repaint?

ol"blue · Feb 24, 2010

On my '97 ZJ Limited I would like to remove the pass. side D-pillar trim piece to repaint it as it's peeling badly. The rest of the paint is great. Can anyone give directions, or possibly pics telling/showing how to remove it without doing any damage?
Thanks in advance.
Dan

cowboy63b · Feb 24, 2010

just pull them off, they are gonna be a pita, i suggest goin to the salvage yard and pulling a set and see how they come off, they should just pop right out.

ol"blue · Feb 24, 2010

cowboy63b said:
just pull them off, they are gonna be a pita, i suggest goin to the salvage yard and pulling a set and see how they come off, they should just pop right out.

Okay, thanks. I thought of that, but I figured someone on here would know from experience.
Dan

dlundblad · Feb 25, 2010

The Albino Orvis... looks great Dan...

ol"blue · Feb 25, 2010

dlundblad said:
The Albino Orvis... looks great Dan...

Hey thanks Bugsy. What's up? I'm trying to find out how to get that trim off without breaking it.

Dan

jeepemt · Feb 25, 2010

Ive heard that there are clips under there that break real easy.

ol"blue · Feb 25, 2010

jeepemt said:
Ive heard that there are clips under there that break real easy.

Any idea where I might get a diagram or print-out showing me before I break something that's hard to replace? Sorry to sound like an arse, but this is my baby.
Thanks in advance.
Dan

lambar · Feb 25, 2010

There is a special tool called a "trim stick" that is use to pry panels, and trim. Its about 3 or 4 bucks, and you can find it either online or maybe your local Parts store.

ol"blue · Feb 26, 2010

lambar said:
There is a special tool called a "trim stick" that is use to pry panels, and trim. Its about 3 or 4 bucks, and you can find it either online or maybe your local Parts store.

Thanks lambar, I appreciate your reply.
Dan

le3harris · Feb 17, 2011

just pull them off, they are gonna be a pita, i suggest goin to the salvage yard and pulling a set and see how they come off, they should just pop right out.

Thanks for sharing this information. I am planning to replace my pillar trim because my friend destroyed it.

jeeepguy · Oct 10, 2011

The inner trim panel must be removed. Under that you will see two 1" holes in the metal behind the inner trim panel. Looking into the holes you will see a speed nut attached to the outside trim panel. You have to use a socket to remove the speed nut from the plastic stud. Be VERY careful as the studs will break off the trim panel very easily.

If you just pull or pry on the outer trim panel you will break off the plastic studs and then have to replace the sail panels

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