Replacing Torn Sun Visor

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Mar 3, 2008 | 11:30 AM

aero92

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Replacing Torn Sun Visor

This weekend I replaced the torn ceiling the wife has been nagging about since we bought this truck. But when It came time to replace the visor's upholstery I could not open the visor to place new material in

By the way, Visor type is flip up lighted mirror. which was easy to disassemble. Already removed upholstery and have part stripped to the plastic.

Does anybody know of a way to break the seal on the visor halves?
Or am I doing something wrong trying to open up the visor?
I already tried with Screwdrivers and the glued part won't budge.

Appreciate the help!!

Mar 3, 2008 | 07:29 PM

93nighthawk

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I am not sure if you can seperate them without breaking them?

You might want to check the local junk yards for a good visor and just transplant that one.

Mar 3, 2008 | 11:20 PM

aero92

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The problem is color's faded and ceiling is a different color.
I will try to separate with a blade to see if it's possible to break open.

Mar 4, 2008 | 10:24 AM

JTHill24

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Try a hair dryer on high or a heat gun. See if it will soften the glue enough to pull apart.

JaY

Mar 4, 2008 | 12:03 PM

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Just replaced the headliner and the upholstery on both visors a couple weeks ago. I wrestled with the same problem until I realized that they aren't meant to separate or open like a clam shell. You simply tuck the edge of the upholstert into the groove all the way around and it will stay nice and snug. Mine turned out excellent! Looks like brand new factory installed.

Mar 11, 2008 | 12:05 AM

aero92

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Did exactly what you said PCGURU and the visors look great!
Showed it to one of my friends, flipped up the lighted mirror and his first words were "HOW DID YOU DO THAT?"
Now I'm getting ready to tackle the leather seats.
Thanks for the advise to all!