Help me get the rear panel off my '07! - LotusTalk

brokenboy · 04-09-2009, 08:55 PM

I'm building my own exhaust and doing some other stuff and need to get the rear panel off. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get to the top three bolts.

I've seen references to the fact that the three bolt heads are in the trunk, but I don't seem to have them. I have three little stickers in places I expect the bolts to be, but nothing obvious underneath them.

Has anyone taken off the rear panel on an '07? It is one of the cars with the bumperettes.

Sh4rkattk · 04-09-2009, 09:05 PM

The 07's do not use the same 3 bolts. When you remove the carpet and padding you will see a metal strip with, if i remember correctly 5 bolts. Remove the 5 bolts and the metal strip which is held on with an adhesive.

Then on the underside remove the heat sheild and you should be able to pull the rear panel down.

Take your time with this I used alot of curse words and it really tested my patience.

Good luck

brokenboy · 04-09-2009, 09:10 PM

Thanks for the quick response! I was wondering about that strip of metal in the trunk.

I'll start using the thesaurus to look up extra curse words so I have them ready

RoadDad · 04-10-2009, 07:17 AM

Here are a few links with pictures that may help out. I don't know if you have already seen them or not but just in case.

2007 rear panel removal
2007 rear panel removal

04-09-2009, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
brokenboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 126	Help me get the rear panel off my '07! I'm building my own exhaust and doing some other stuff and need to get the rear panel off. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get to the top three bolts. I've seen references to the fact that the three bolt heads are in the trunk, but I don't seem to have them. I have three little stickers in places I expect the bolts to be, but nothing obvious underneath them. Has anyone taken off the rear panel on an '07? It is one of the cars with the bumperettes. __________________ 2007 Ardent Red Elise, track pack, BWR SC 2004 RX-8, 350z muncher 2004 BMW 325i, kiddie hauler

04-09-2009, 09:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sh4rkattk A pound at a time. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LA SFV Posts: 559	The 07's do not use the same 3 bolts. When you remove the carpet and padding you will see a metal strip with, if i remember correctly 5 bolts. Remove the 5 bolts and the metal strip which is held on with an adhesive. Then on the underside remove the heat sheild and you should be able to pull the rear panel down. Take your time with this I used alot of curse words and it really tested my patience. Good luck __________________ 07 Exige S - PhB., TP, TP, LSD, S111 Rear Panel Delete, 2Bular De-Cat, 2Bular 8x24 Burnt GT3, Custom AEM Intake, 6k HID's, Schroth 4pt ASM Harnesses, Milled Steering Arms, Bronze Volk TE37 w/ RE-01R's, Carbon Craftsquare Mirrors, Carbon Front Lip, Benetec Dry Carbon Undertray/Diffuser

04-09-2009, 09:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
brokenboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 126	Thanks for the quick response! I was wondering about that strip of metal in the trunk. I'll start using the thesaurus to look up extra curse words so I have them ready __________________ 2007 Ardent Red Elise, track pack, BWR SC 2004 RX-8, 350z muncher 2004 BMW 325i, kiddie hauler

04-10-2009, 07:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	Here are a few links with pictures that may help out. I don't know if you have already seen them or not but just in case. 2007 rear panel removal 2007 rear panel removal __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

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