Donuyen18
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I have a 2016 ex hatch and my trim does not have the same carbon fiber pattern as normal
I decided to wrap the trim pieces in some vinyl. After searching, I decided to go with red carbon fiber. With my limited artist skills, I figured that I would need all the help to get a clean look. I decided completely removing the pieces would be the best.
Tools
Plastic pry tool
Panel removal tool
Philips screw driver
Towel
To get to the to trim pieces in the middle, you will need to remove the radio partially. Use the plastic trip tool to pry open the side of the trim. Wedge the bottom and pull down and forward. Don't be afraid to use some force but dont go crazy on it or something will break. The top of the trim will mostly get stuck. I used a towel and a panel removal tool to pop out the trim. Repeat on the other side.
Remove one screw on each side.
Remove the climate control. I was having issues removing it so I pressed on the side of the clips to make removing the climate control easier.
Remove the two screws holding the radio.
Remove the radio enough to get access to the trim pieces.
The small trim piece to the left of the radio pops right off. Just get a firm grasp on the trim and pull forward.
The right side is more difficult due to the length. You may be able to pull forward to remove the trim but I was not having much lunch. I used the plastic trim tool to pry in between the dash and the plastic trim. Pry around the air vent as well as the air vent will need to be removed as well.
I've already wrapped the trim piece on the driver side but for the sake of the DIY, I will show the steps. I used the plastic pry tool to pull the trim below upwards. Then I used the door panel removal tool to remove the trim.
I also changed the trims on the doors.
Remove the window controls. Use a small flat head screw drive or pry tool. There is a small notch at the very front of the controls.
Pry up very slowly. Do not pull up completely because the piece will break. Work around the controls prying upwards until it can be removed freely. I used the panel removal tool to remove the instead tabs. Remove the connectors. Remove the single screw holding the door panel to the door.Time to remove the door panel. I use the plastic pry tool to open a gap and then used the door panel removal tool to remove the door panel. Obviously?
Pull forward and the door panel should pop off. Remove any of the green plastic rivets that have stayed in the metal door. Connect them back into the plastic door panel.
Locate the 4 screws holding the plastic trim and remove.
Push the two tabs to release the plastic trim from the door panel.
Here is some of the finishes photos.
Vinyl cost about $5 for a 12"× 60" roll and I still have plenty of vinyl left even after messing up multiple sections. If I decide it doesn't look good later, I can just peel off the vinyl.
I decided to wrap the trim pieces in some vinyl. After searching, I decided to go with red carbon fiber. With my limited artist skills, I figured that I would need all the help to get a clean look. I decided completely removing the pieces would be the best.
Tools
Plastic pry tool
Panel removal tool
Philips screw driver
Towel
To get to the to trim pieces in the middle, you will need to remove the radio partially. Use the plastic trip tool to pry open the side of the trim. Wedge the bottom and pull down and forward. Don't be afraid to use some force but dont go crazy on it or something will break. The top of the trim will mostly get stuck. I used a towel and a panel removal tool to pop out the trim. Repeat on the other side.
Remove one screw on each side.
Remove the climate control. I was having issues removing it so I pressed on the side of the clips to make removing the climate control easier.
Remove the two screws holding the radio.
Remove the radio enough to get access to the trim pieces.
The small trim piece to the left of the radio pops right off. Just get a firm grasp on the trim and pull forward.
The right side is more difficult due to the length. You may be able to pull forward to remove the trim but I was not having much lunch. I used the plastic trim tool to pry in between the dash and the plastic trim. Pry around the air vent as well as the air vent will need to be removed as well.
I've already wrapped the trim piece on the driver side but for the sake of the DIY, I will show the steps. I used the plastic pry tool to pull the trim below upwards. Then I used the door panel removal tool to remove the trim.
I also changed the trims on the doors.
Remove the window controls. Use a small flat head screw drive or pry tool. There is a small notch at the very front of the controls.
Pry up very slowly. Do not pull up completely because the piece will break. Work around the controls prying upwards until it can be removed freely. I used the panel removal tool to remove the instead tabs. Remove the connectors. Remove the single screw holding the door panel to the door.Time to remove the door panel. I use the plastic pry tool to open a gap and then used the door panel removal tool to remove the door panel. Obviously?
Pull forward and the door panel should pop off. Remove any of the green plastic rivets that have stayed in the metal door. Connect them back into the plastic door panel.
Locate the 4 screws holding the plastic trim and remove.
Push the two tabs to release the plastic trim from the door panel.
Here is some of the finishes photos.
Vinyl cost about $5 for a 12"× 60" roll and I still have plenty of vinyl left even after messing up multiple sections. If I decide it doesn't look good later, I can just peel off the vinyl.
