Stove Front Panel won't go back on

randywebb

No matter where I pry or push, I cannot get the valve stems for the stove to protrude from the front trim panel so I can screw those panel nuts back on.

The trim panel lines up fine with the 2 side screws and the lip goes into the stainless edge on the burner/sink pan.

I also cannot push the bottom edge of the trim panel anymore...

Ideas??
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1986 2.1L Westy 2wd Auto Trans.

nelinor · Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:39 pm Post subject:

I had the same issue after testing my panel back from the group powdercoat. Make sure the lip of the stainless steal stove top is lined up in the groove at the top of the panel.

I used a rubber mallet to "persuade" the lip to fit back into the groove.
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1983.5 VW Vanagon Westfalia - manual - EJ22
2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx
1990 Nissan 300zx tt

randywebb · Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:38 pm Post subject:

Nope - the lip will move no further -- no matter how many hammer hits.

I can however see that the burner assembly is a bit flexible - but my hand can't get back there to move it.

any ideas??
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1986 2.1L Westy 2wd Auto Trans.

randywebb · Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:36 pm Post subject:

any other ideas before I chip out more of the fridge panel by prying on it??
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1986 2.1L Westy 2wd Auto Trans.

crazyvwvanman · Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:07 pm Post subject:

Gently grab the valve stem with pliers and pull the threaded part out a little till the nut starts.

Mark

randywebb · Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:58 pm Post subject:

thx - I'll see if I can get pliers in there... or a hemostat might fit
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1986 2.1L Westy 2wd Auto Trans.


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