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Removing door panel upholstery

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by radioprius1, Aug 21, 2009.

  1. radioprius1

    radioprius1 Climate Conspirisist

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    Hi guys,

    I'm wanting to remove my upholstered door panel inserts so I can leave them at the upholstery place to get covered in some nice leather. I pulled my door panel off today and I see the upholstered insert is held in place by a lot of little plastic looking rivet things. They don't appear to have a screw head on them.

    I have included photos of them.

    My questions are:

    1. Does anyone know the best way to remove these little rivets?

    2. More importantly, how would you reattach the upholstered inserts?

    Thank you kindly for any advice,
    RP1
     

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    I can't tell from the pictures, but is it a stem that comes out and is melted over the back of the insert?

    I was considering the same (but will do it myself, since I'm so darn "thrifty")
     
    #2 mgb4tim, Aug 21, 2009
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    Yes! That's exactly what it seems like. Removing them should be easy enough, just find some way to cut them. I just wonder about reattaching them. Does anyone have TIS access that could look anything like this up?
     
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    I know this is an old thread but I was wondering if anyone ever figured this out?
     
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    You rock! Thanks!
     
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