Spare tire - Access panel

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Maybe this is a little much but..

The panel that you open up to lower the spare tire. I’m sure in a panic you’d be tempted to shuff a screw driver in that panel and crack it open. damaging the paint in the process…

Anyone has a handy tip to remove that access panel without damaging the paint ?D9689429-F7A1-43D4-A351-2BEAFA8D1FAC.jpeg
 

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Hell, you would think GM would supply a tool for that, maybe included in the area where the jack and tools are.
 

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Maybe this is a little much but..

The panel that you open up to lower the spare tire. I’m sure in a panic you’d be tempted to shuff a screw driver in that panel and crack it open. damaging the paint in the process…

Anyone has a handy tip to remove that access panel without damaging the paint ?View attachment 381402

Small flat blade screwdriver with a wrap of electrical tape on the tip has worked for me. I have removed the access panel to lower the spare tire 3 times now (twice to check air pressure and once for a flat).
 

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I would also assume the owner's manual makes a recommendation for the cover removal.
 

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I would also assume the owner's manual makes a recommendation for the cover removal.

Owners manual leaves it to your imagination on removing the access panel
 

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