HELP! how do i remove the mail slot insert without damage?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

6bloodychunks · 11-26-2010, 04:03 PM

ok ,

i want to remove the mail slot insert to add a personal touch to it and then replace it.

how do i get it out while still being able to put it back solidly?

burntOmaro · 11-26-2010, 04:04 PM

Just pops right out. I think all I used was a pair of pliars.

The Stig · 11-26-2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burntOmaro

Just pops right out. I think all I used was a pair of pliars.

+1

I used a pair of needle nose pliers

midnighter · 11-26-2010, 04:15 PM

You can also pop your hood open, take out the top clips on your bumper cover, pull it up slightly and get to it. This way you push out the insert by the rear tabs and avoid making scratches.

6bloodychunks · 11-26-2010, 04:18 PM

to those that pulled it out with pliers,

does it stay put after you put it back in?

midnighter · 11-26-2010, 04:20 PM

It has tabs with slight lips. The insert just snaps back in place.

OHIOSS · 11-26-2010, 04:36 PM

I never tried to take mine out, but why would you even want to put it back in? What would the harm be leaving it out? Would you get more air if you left it open?

Russ

6bloodychunks · 11-26-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnighter

It has tabs with slight lips. The insert just snaps back in place.

great thanks alot

Ironheadspearo · 11-26-2010, 04:45 PM

Hammer n chisel?

6bloodychunks · 11-26-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ Hunsaker

I never tried to take mine out, but why would you even want to put it back in? What would the harm be leaving it out? Would you get more air if you left it open?

Russ

i have a cool idea for it, and wanted to put it back when im done.

midnighter · 11-26-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ Hunsaker

I never tried to take mine out, but why would you even want to put it back in? What would the harm be leaving it out? Would you get more air if you left it open?

Russ

The mailslot insert is just for looks. Behind it are just a couple of slots to hold the insert trim in place, other than that it's solid and it doesn't help air get in the engine bay.

6bloodychunks · 11-27-2010, 10:56 AM

well, tried the pliers,

couldnt get it out and now i have a set of plier marks on the insert,

anybody know where i can buy the mailslot insert??

The Stig · 11-27-2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6bloodychunks

well, tried the pliers,

couldnt get it out and now i have a set of plier marks on the insert,

anybody know where i can buy the mailslot insert??

????

Why do you need one? Just get AACs scanner light

6bloodychunks · 11-27-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

????

Why do you need one? Just get AACs scanner light

i was going to get that, but i have a cool idea that will match the stripes that im getting.

is there anywhere that sells the mailslot insert?

11-26-2010, 04:03 PM	#1
6bloodychunks Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: May 2010 Location: uniontown,PA Posts: 787	HELP! how do i remove the mail slot insert without damage?? ok , i want to remove the mail slot insert to add a personal touch to it and then replace it. how do i get it out while still being able to put it back solidly? __________________ ---2011 synergy green 2SS/RS--- 09/27/2010 - (3800) 10/01/2010 - (4200) 10/09/2010 - (4800) Vehicle on final destination route 10/19/2010 - (5000) delivered to dealer 11/19/2010 - (6000) delivered to customer

11-26-2010, 04:04 PM	#2
burntOmaro Bye Bye GD Drives: 2015 AGM SS (Everyday=1 day closer) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 175	Just pops right out. I think all I used was a pair of pliars. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS RS. Atomic Orange Metallic Stripes. Corsa Cat-Back. MGW Short-Throw. H&R Springs. AAC Halo/Fogs. 20" Havoc Wheels. SRP Pedals. RX Catch Can. Kicker L7 & Amp in ******** Stealth. Garys Custom Fenders. Roto-Fab CAI. Pfadt Trailing Arms.

11-26-2010, 04:18 PM	#5
6bloodychunks Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: May 2010 Location: uniontown,PA Posts: 787	to those that pulled it out with pliers, does it stay put after you put it back in? __________________ ---2011 synergy green 2SS/RS--- 09/27/2010 - (3800) 10/01/2010 - (4200) 10/09/2010 - (4800) Vehicle on final destination route 10/19/2010 - (5000) delivered to dealer 11/19/2010 - (6000) delivered to customer

11-26-2010, 04:45 PM	#9
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	Hammer n chisel? __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

11-27-2010, 10:56 AM	#12
6bloodychunks Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: May 2010 Location: uniontown,PA Posts: 787	well, tried the pliers, couldnt get it out and now i have a set of plier marks on the insert, anybody know where i can buy the mailslot insert?? __________________ ---2011 synergy green 2SS/RS--- 09/27/2010 - (3800) 10/01/2010 - (4200) 10/09/2010 - (4800) Vehicle on final destination route 10/19/2010 - (5000) delivered to dealer 11/19/2010 - (6000) delivered to customer

11-26-2010, 04:15 PM	#4
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	You can also pop your hood open, take out the top clips on your bumper cover, pull it up slightly and get to it. This way you push out the insert by the rear tabs and avoid making scratches.

11-26-2010, 04:20 PM	#6
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	It has tabs with slight lips. The insert just snaps back in place.

11-26-2010, 04:36 PM	#7
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I never tried to take mine out, but why would you even want to put it back in? What would the harm be leaving it out? Would you get more air if you left it open? Russ

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