removing kick panels

[seasand77]

1971 Delta 88 convert. How do I remove the kick panels, especially the drivers side which has the hood release handle sticking through the panel? Thanks

[rocketraider]

Seasand, you'll see a screw in the doorjamb up toward the top of the kickpanel extension. Remove it, then take the sill plate off, and there may also be a screw in the middle of the panel behind the parking brake pedal on some body styles. There should be enough slack in the hood cable to allow removal of the kick panel; if not go underhood and uncouple the hood release cable where the inside cable and underhood cable connect but be careful not to break the plastic coupler.

Pull the kickpanel out at the bottom edge, pull it back off the doorjamb pinchweld and then pull it out of the bottom of the a-pillar inside garnish molding. Reverse to install.