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Posted by: 7TPorsh Mar 26 2014, 02:54 PM

I want to take off my backpad to put on some sound deadner but i can't remember how I took it off the last time.

I can't seem to get the engine lid release off. Do I loosen the cable on the engine side?

It's not unscrewing, the whole thing turns then snaps back...

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Mar 26 2014, 03:12 PM

Put pliers on shaft to hold it, then twist cap off.

Take seats out.

Remove screws from cover.

Pad is removed by pushing down.

Posted by: 7TPorsh Mar 26 2014, 03:21 PM

'Put pliers on shaft to hold it, then twist cap off."

On the engine side? or pull on the handle from the inside? does the handle unscrew and the cable comes out the back side?'P

Posted by: vw505 Mar 26 2014, 03:22 PM

From the inside

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Mar 26 2014, 03:30 PM

Pull the handle and release the lid. Then grab the cable behind the knob with needle nose and unscrew the knob. Then use the needle nose to remove the escution.

Posted by: orthobiz Mar 26 2014, 07:41 PM

I'm so glad you asked this. Saved me from making another "how do I..." thread!

Paul

Posted by: Philip W. Mar 27 2014, 07:49 AM

-- then remember when you pull the back pad out that you pull the bottom out away then pull it down and the clips at the top should just slide out. i didnt remove my seats, but had them as far forward as they go, but withstock seats it is much easier to justpull them out for sure.

Posted by: orthobiz Mar 29 2014, 09:28 PM

The escutcheon pulls out or screws out?

Paul

Posted by: luskesq Mar 29 2014, 09:38 PM

It sunscrews

Keith

Posted by: Dave_Darling Mar 30 2014, 01:09 AM

The escutcheon unscrews. So do the four screws through the back pad into the firewall.

Pull the bottom of the pad forward, and slide the top of the pad down.

Don't forget to unhook the interior light. The power wire is always hot, so tape it up so it can't short to anything. Or just disconnect the battery ground before you start.

--DD

Posted by: 7TPorsh Mar 30 2014, 10:39 AM

go it, thanks.

I didn't realize there is a insulation pad under there