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I'm planning on removing the hoodliner from my car to promote more air circulation and cooling, so I was wondering if anyone knows if I can do this in a way that allows me to put it back on should I decide I don't like the result.
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the hoodliner is held on by the tree-type push fasteners. If you are careful taking them out, they can be reused. Replacements can be found at any auto parts store.
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Yes, you can take it off and put it back on.
It's held on with push pins.
Use a pull tool and take your time and the push pins are reusable. If you destroy them you can get like 10 or 20 for like $8 at a Ford dealer.
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Thanks for the info guys!
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mine was held on by about 5,000 push thingys!!! Every last one broke into 6000 pieces and it was a major PITA. You can put it back on easily provided you don't destroy the clips, or buy new ones.
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Won't the paint get fugged up on the hood if you remove it? The pad is protection from engine heat. 
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Mine's been out now for 2 months...no paint damage to speak of. I also trimmed the hood seal at the back of the hood/firewall down to just a narrow 1' section in front of the cabin air intake ala Bnoon's suggestion. Works great...I figure another 10hp right there! (that's 20hp with the door guards!)
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I think there are either 16 or 18 of those plastic things...
just use caution when pulling out, that they don't go
flying and end up somewhere in your engine bay....
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Originally posted by whitelx:
Won't the paint get fugged up on the hood if you remove it? The pad is protection from engine heat.
More for noise....my 99 doesn't have one (decontent from factory) Most cars don't have it. It shouldn't get hot enough to damage paint.
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Just be careful with the torching, oh...and cutting through some of those welds can be tricky.
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