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I'm sure this question has a simple answer, I just cannot fine it. I am replacing the rubber trim on my VBB along the side cowls, and cannot figure out how to loosen the left cowl enough to physically remove the old runner trim and replace it with the new. It looks like there are around 5-7 clips holding it on that are bolted. The problem is that these bolts are in spots that I cannot get a tool to. This cowl is full of components blocking the way (battery, wiring, etc). Is there any other way around this? Please let me know
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My VBA just has an empty tool box and it was still a pain in the butt. I just used a small box end wrench 8mm I think. It took a long time. With space being so tight, the wrench could only move 1/4 turns or so most if the time. I only loosened each one until I had enough room to slip the trim on.
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Man, that's what I was afraid of! I really was hoping I wouldn't have to basically gut the electronics just for a dang rubber cosmetic trim. Seems kind of overkill.
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Luckily it's one of those things you won't have to do more than once.

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