QL-K1013 OEM Kick Panel Removal Instructions
QL-K1013 — 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.
Oldsmobile Alero; Pontiac Grand Am (1999–2005)
OEM term: Passenger/driver kick panel Source grade: E
- Identify the factory Passenger/driver kick panel 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: Factory piece must be cut.
Reference: Pontiac Grand Am passlock/BCM access discussion. An exact publicly accessible factory trim-removal page has not yet been located. Use the linked manual/archive and visually confirm every fastener or clip before applying force.
Oldsmobile Bravada (1992–1995)
OEM term: Cowl side trim plate Source grade: B
- Remove the door-sill/scuff plate that overlaps the lower edge of the kick/cowl trim.
- Remove or release the Cowl side trim plate fasteners/retainers described in the factory procedure.
- Pull the panel away from the body carefully to release the remaining clips, then remove it from the footwell.
Q-Forms note: Factory piece must be cut.
Reference: 1984 Chevrolet S10 workshop manual (same S/T trim family reference). This procedure is based on factory workshop/service information for this vehicle family. Verify the exact model-year fastener locations before forcing any trim.
Manufacturer service information controls if it differs from this summary. Fasteners and trim details can vary by year/options.
