Rear Cargo Panel Removal

[AsphaltSocialites]

Hello all, I’m trying to install a ball and spring mount antenna for a long CB whip antennae and would like to mount it through the rear cargo area, passenger side wall. I wondered if anyone might know how to best remove the panel back there to gain access to the outer wall? Any help would be great appreciated. Cheers! ;-)

 

[Trainmaster]

If I recall properly, you remove the shoulder belt and pry the thing out. The window pillar molding snaps out first. It's straight-forward. I didn't break anything and I've had them out a few times. The tray on top snaps out too so you may want to try that first.

 

[AsphaltSocialites]

Exactly my concern. Thanks for the response friend! ✌

 

[Trainmaster]

Just take it easy; they're pretty flexible. Pry a little and look for the clip. There was nothing tricky or I would have remembered if I broke any of the tabs. Maybe a half-hour job but clean and easy.

 

[Kevin08]

Behind that panel is all HVAC and ducting. Not sure if there is a spot to access the quarter panel.

 

[AsphaltSocialites]

Thanks for the info! I’m figuring there might be some bolts I can loosen to get behind that and to the sheet metal. I’ll have to take a look.

 

[Motorcity muscle]

It is tight on the passenger side, never had the driver side off to know if there's more room. Wonder if you could mount it with nutserts.

 

[AsphaltSocialites]

I was initially trying to stay away from the driver side cargo window only because of the antennas in that sides glass but maybe it wouldn’t interfere? I’ll have to figure out how to pop that panel off now. I’d imagine the same as to passenger side was described above.