Help needed!!

[Little_Dave]

Ok... i'm trying to mount the GTI footrest i got from gulfstream this week  , i know a lot of you guys have done this and i know its supposed to be an easy simple mod.

My problem is that i can remove the flat head screw behind the brake pedal but the T15 screw on the side of the plastic footrest trim will not come out. Its just turning like its not attached to anything but if i try to pull out the footrest trim its not wanting to budge.

My question is should i just force the trim out? am i right in thinking the mount for the screw has probably come loose? should i be pulling upwards to free the trim?

any help much appreciated

Dave

[Boothy]

Try pulling it out whilst un-screwing it. It may be that whatever it screws into has snapped or if its plastic, worth thread causing it to just turn. If you try pulling it at the same time it might be just enough to make the thread catch.

[Gene Hunt]

That one is a pain in the arse to remove.Brute force did mine,got a metal palet knife from the kitchen & forced it under the screw head & just force the handle down & it flew out.There not threaded just a push fit & thats why it just goes round when you try a screw driver.

[Little_Dave]

Thanks guys just didnt wanna force the issue incase i snapped the trim

I'll give it another go 2moro, just seemed odd that the screw was turning freely like it wasn't attached to anything but when i tried forcing the footrest trim out it felt very secure 

Still amazes me that every piece of trim seems to be held in place by different kinds of screws and fittings 

Dave

[Kalpsn2000]

I had this exact problem when trying to fit mine a few months ago. I got frustrated and ended up sticking the footrest on (It's still on so I should have ordered the one with no holes).

[gulfstream11]

Sorry Guys...Went simple for me..DONT FORGET to lift the footrest up then out...It has a couple of plastic parts on the reverse that fit into the bulkhead if you like..Dont try to pull it off you will snap them.When I did mine I never refitted the T15 it slotted back perfect without moving.. 

[Little_Dave]

No need for the sorry Gulf it just seems its a bit stubborn on my car and a few others, gonna give it another go this afternoon and for those also having trouble if i manage it i'll post up a bit of guidance how i got it free 

Dave

[Little_Dave]

Finally got the T15 screw out by bending the screwdriver down and prizing it out with a flatheaded one  

For anyone having a bit of bother with this here's a few pics of the underside of the footrest trim to help you





and here's the footrest finally fitted



and the seat inlay too  



and yes i know i need new mats  

Dave

[Gene Hunt]

Well done Dave,they do look good.

[Little_Dave]

Thanks Gene  i think it just finishes off the interior a bit more, a nice subtle mod 

Dave

[Kalpsn2000]

Sorry Guys...Went simple for me..DONT FORGET to lift the footrest up then out...It has a couple of plastic parts on the reverse that fit into the bulkhead if you like..Dont try to pull it off you will snap them.When I did mine I never refitted the T15 it slotted back perfect without moving.. 

No need for the sorry mate. Your custom made mods are great