[HappyOurs222]

Does anyone know how to remove the interior side panels or know of an info source for the same? I want to replace the carpet with vinyl in my 222.

Thanks

[Dave Z252]

I don't know if is the same, but on my 96 252 the panels lift up and off. There are no screws holding mine on, just aluminum L brackets.

[HappyOurs222]

Dave,

Thanks for the response. It sounds almost too simple to be true but I will give it a try. This seems like such a common matter that I'm surprised I didn't get several responses and maybe I will over the weekend. I know this is a knowledgeable group who love these old boats.

Tom

[jayws6]

On our '97 Z255, the upper side panels lift up and off like Dave mentioned and the lower carpeted side panels that run along the floor are screwed into place. You have to hunt around a little to find the screw heads buried in the carpet.

[Bill]

Hi I have a Z222 2001 I read somewhere that there are screws under the buttons if you pop the button covers off you will see them I have the buttons on mine But I have never tried to remove ther panels YET then like everybody else said you just lift up and remove the panels
Hope this helps
Regards
Bill

[HappyOurs222]

Thanks for replies and I tried lifting front, rear and center with all my strength and neither side would budge even the smallest amount. I think I'm going to just lay the vinyl right up to the carpet on the side panels and maybe, with any luck, I can even force the vinyl under that carpet so I have a nice finished edge.

[busby1981]

I have just redone my 2000 222 and there is screws at the top of the panel that you need to remove

[HappyOurs222]

So if I locate and remove the screws at the top, will the side panels just lift out?

[busby1981]

There pretty hard to get out of there ,Takes a little maneuvering to get them out but yes mine came out after I removed to screws. You will also need to remove the seat post to.

[HappyOurs222]

Thanks Busby. I probably won't get to this until my son (the assistant) visits in late June but I will look in the next few days to see if I can locate the screws.