Trying to get the spare tire compartment out, haynes manual doesn't say anything about it, I was told it would be a quick 5 minute job, but it looks like there's alot of stuff to remove to get it out. I took out the 4 obvious bolts at the top front, and find these rubbery screws all around, what do I need to remove?

there are:

• the four screws at the top edge which you've already identified
  
• a number of those plastic rivet/push-pin thingys along each side, and along the edge which sits against the bulkhead
  
• one screw on each drain hose from the HVAC air intake/wiper linkage tunnel
  
• two brake line retaining clips on the side of the tub which faces the radiator
  

I think that's it. Then it's just a matter of wiggling it out past the brake m/c and other components. Good luck!

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his: 1985 2M6 SE
mostly stock, but becoming more my creation than GM's with each passing day

hers: 1984 2M4
all stock... with plans for something bigger in the future

Finally got it out, just took alot of shoving and cursing after i sliced those annoying plastic things off.

Hmmm, im kind of interested in that area, could you please take some pics?

I have mine removed too. Better flow for the rad.

Doesnt it get really dirty in there with that removed??

Yes it gets dust and dirt in there with it removed. I removed mine when I had Cowdins install a new rack. Just a short drive and it was dusty and dirty.

Mine is removed cause its a track only car. If i I was drriving it on the street I would leave it in.