QL-K1006 OEM Kick Panel Removal Instructions
QL-K1006 — factory kick/cowl-side trim removal guide for the Q-Logic fitments listed below.
Safety: Ignition off/key removed. Follow the vehicle manufacturer's battery/SRS precautions. Use plastic trim tools and do not force a panel that resists.
C10/C20/C30; K5 Blazer/Suburban/Jimmy; C/K 1500/2500/3500 (1978–1991)
OEM term: Kick panel / fresh-air door assembly Source grade: D
- Identify the factory Kick panel / fresh-air door assembly and any sill plate, footrest, hood-release handle, or adjacent trim that overlaps it.
- Remove visible screws, nuts, push pins, or clips only after confirming their locations in the linked reference.
- Use a plastic trim tool close to each retainer and pull the panel free without forcing it.
- If the panel resists, stop and verify the exact model-year procedure before continuing.
Q-Forms note: Fresh-air vent function may be lost.
Reference: Hot Rod: overhauling a 1973–87 Chevy C10 dash. A clear model-specific technical/restoration tutorial is used because a publicly accessible factory trim-removal page was not located.
Manufacturer service information controls if it differs from this summary. Fasteners and trim details can vary by year/options.
