footwell panel removal

geo.k23 · 11th November 2020, 11:09

hi all can anybody tell me how to remove the footwell panel below the steering wheel i have removed the two screws but cant get it out it is loose but its as if there is something else holding it i did not want to force it in case i broke something thanks in advance

suzublu · 11th November 2020, 11:16

Remove the heater outlet as well, should just drop down after that

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Mike Noc · 11th November 2020, 11:45

Have you removed the scrivet like clips with the 3 holes in them at the base of the panel? They unscrew - usually no problem with just your fingers if you wear rubber gloves, but if they are tight you can make something up to fit the holes.

Mickyboy · 11th November 2020, 12:37

Two small flat headed screwdrivers in the holes help to get them undone

Mick

AndyN01 · 11th November 2020, 16:02

Here's a little DIY tool I made for those 3 hole clips:

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=306234

The latest mod is to put the "pins" onto a straight section of Allen key. If there's a crank it fouls the plastics. Use the Araldite to form a triangular shape for your fingers to turn.

Good Luck.

planenut · 11th November 2020, 17:47

The top part of the panel is held in place with clips into which the panel is pushed. Get your fingers behind the top and wrench it forward. Some of the clips pull off in the process but can be put back.

11th November 2020, 11:09	#1
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11th November 2020, 12:37	#4
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11th November 2020, 16:02	#5
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,067 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Here's a little DIY tool I made for those 3 hole clips: https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=306234 The latest mod is to put the "pins" onto a straight section of Allen key. If there's a crank it fouls the plastics. Use the Araldite to form a triangular shape for your fingers to turn. Good Luck. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

11th November 2020, 17:47	#6
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,944 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	The top part of the panel is held in place with clips into which the panel is pushed. Get your fingers behind the top and wrench it forward. Some of the clips pull off in the process but can be put back. Last edited by planenut; 11th November 2020 at 18:07..

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11th November 2020, 11:16	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,905 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Remove the heater outlet as well, should just drop down after that Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk

11th November 2020, 11:45	#3
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,543 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Have you removed the scrivet like clips with the 3 holes in them at the base of the panel? They unscrew - usually no problem with just your fingers if you wear rubber gloves, but if they are tight you can make something up to fit the holes.