QL-K1011 OEM Kick Panel Removal Instructions
QL-K1011 — 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.
Regal/Grand National/El Camino/Monte Carlo/Cutlass/Grand Prix/Malibu (1978–1988)
OEM term: Passenger kick panel / ECM pocket Source grade: D
- Identify the factory Passenger kick panel / ECM pocket 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: Some models require ECM relocation.
Reference: MegaSquirt PNP 1984–87 Grand National/Regal ECU access. 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.
