RB-GTE Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I can't figure it out. I unbolbed them from the front and back and then pried them back. Then I jacked the car up and it was bolted with approx 8 bolts from the bottom. I was able to get the ones out on the front and rear section, but there is 4 going along the middle section which I cannot remove. They will spin round and round but won't go down. Anyone has removed or installed these OEM JDM sides? I just can't get those 4 center bolts on the bottom end out.. I was just prying it back and all that but didn't do anything. Just don't want to damage or crack them. I know the top end was glued on but it was easy to pry it back... on the bottom is it also like that? but that doesn't explain why I can't get those bolts out!! what should I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 The plastic plug that the screws/bolts go into could be spinning or the thread could be stripped. Do you have any mole grips or self locking pliers? Lock them onto the screw head and turn them whilst pulling down, if you don't have mole grips you could try levering them down whilst unscrewing . If that doesn't work you could drill them out, you might have to hold the head to stop it turning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 All I know is they are a total pita to get out. I managed it but it wasn't easy. I needed a flat head screwdriver. An extra hand and a lot of rude words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) One minute! Edited July 30, 2012 by Supra Gaz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I made a guide for this! Link to you good sir! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?267756-How-to-remove-OEM-skirts-and-spats&highlight=removing+oem+skirts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB-GTE Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Looks like mine wasn't as easy as yours came out They are just about off they have already seperated from the body, just those 4 bolts from the bottom are holding it in place. But I only tried one side, hopefully the other side will be easier. I will take up some of the ideas in here... I tried screwing the bolts out with a screw driver, also a high powered electrical one.. but it looks like I'll just need something to pull them out... will start with pliers and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB-GTE Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 The plastic plug that the screws/bolts go into could be spinning or the thread could be stripped. Do you have any mole grips or self locking pliers? Lock them onto the screw head and turn them whilst pulling down, if you don't have mole grips you could try levering them down whilst unscrewing . If that doesn't work you could drill them out, you might have to hold the head to stop it turning. Actually only one of them had this rubber plug, the rest are just some rusty bolts going right through the skirt bolted right on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) the rest are just some rusty bolts going right through the skirt bolted right on the car. Yes, those are the ones. There're plastic plugs that are fitted into square holes that are hidden by the skirt, all of the bolts are screwed into these. Similar to these: Good website which lists fasteners for all the major car manufacturers, Toyota part numbers given also. https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Toyota_Lexus_Clips_And_Fasteners_s/13.htm Edited July 30, 2012 by merckx (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB-GTE Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Well after trying to pull them out that didn't really work, so had to crack around the plastic around the bolt and pull it over to get this kid off. What a pain in the add. These sides are fiberglass or plastic? Along the sides ther is some big nasty cracks which need to be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MidLifeCrisis Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Good website which lists fasteners for all the major car manufacturers, Toyota part numbers given also. https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Toyota_Lexus_Clips_And_Fasteners_s/13.htm Bloody great website! Thanks for posting - that's going to come in real handy! Regards Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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