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Parts removal for DIY Upholstery
I've started to reupholster/cover my cushions and will soon be ready to work on my window valences. I'm stuck on a particular part because I don't know how to remove it. It's at the end of the lounge/bed near the closet of my MB. I'm not sure of how to remove it without damaging it.

Also, I would like to remove the padded cabinet ends by the entry door and above the sink.

Pics below.

Any guidance will be appreciated. Thanks!
My wheels:
2003 MB
2012 Jeep Liberty
Re: Parts removal for DIY Upholstery
Reply #1 –
Hi Debbie;  The couch/bed cushion is attached by velcro pads, to an, about 3/8" thick, plywood platform. Pull it out to the center aisle position to show the slider bar in the slot. Use a pencil through the slot to mark the proper location of the slider bar that is in your storage compartment. Remove four screws, and the wood bar will drop off of the wood platform, which now can be moved out of the way. This will expose the about 3/16" thick paneling that comprises the top of the storage compartment in two halves, each side of the slider slot. This panel is affixed with small flat head (brass) wood screws, and now you can see into the front end of your storage compartment next to the closet.  You should see some screws holding that upholstered panel on. I don't have this panel in my TK.
     I did all of this on my TK to paint the panels white on the side inside the storage compartment, and to put in incandescent compartment lighting. I did it again a few years ago to upgrade those lights to LED.  I didn't have that upholstered panel, and I didn't need to remove it from my friends 2001 MB. 
     That upper cabinet padded panel has a RV-30S solar controller embedded in it, so I'd start by removing the four corner screws. The button there should be a removable upholstered cap, flat head screwdriver from behind an edge. That will reveal a screw holding that panel on. The solar controller should slide through the slot it is mounted in without having to remove any wires.      Others will chime in here, who have replaced that obsolescent controller with an improved higher efficiency MPPT controller. (If you are mostly plugged in to shore power, that is of minimal benefit.)
      I'm tall enough to have needed those padded panels a few times. Especially when walking around inside while in motion. I appreciate that LD saw fit to include that padding where they did. 
    Photos of how your removal, re-upholstery, and replacement went, are always of interest here. Thanks.          RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Parts removal for DIY Upholstery
Reply #2 –
Thanks, Ron!

I could kick myself. I had to remove the bed slider and all those screws in order to attach my "bed skirt" and didn't notice, the screws holding in that side panel. I'll have to give it another shot.

One of my pics didn't show up. Do you know how to remove the padded cabinet end near the entry door? I'd rather hang my bike helmet in that area, if possible.

I'll post pics when I've finished. I'm trying to work with what I have as much as possible and not go too deep into a remodel which is difficult when living in the rig fulltime.
My wheels:
2003 MB
2012 Jeep Liberty
Re: Parts removal for DIY Upholstery
Reply #3 –
Deb, Check inside cabinet.  We have what looks like 4 covered screw heads on the inside of the cabinet.
Jane
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Re: Parts removal for DIY Upholstery
Reply #4 –
Quote from: Jane and Scott  - 
Deb, Check inside cabinet.  We have what looks like 4 covered screw heads on the inside of the cabinet.
Jane

You were right on the money! I did have a little snag, in that I have an additional carpeted brace piece in some of my cabinets.  The brace prevented me from getting to one of the screws, so I had to remove the valance over the door and muscle the piece out.

Thanks for your help!
My wheels:
2003 MB
2012 Jeep Liberty