| niner |
This may be a stupid question, but what is the easiest way to remove the clips so as to not damage them or the panel they are holding in place?
I know in the past I have taken door panels off and rendered a few clips useless, but I cannot figure out how to take them off and keep them intact.
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| stubble |
| The little clips (as opposed to the big ones) are hard to get out with the ol' screwdriver technique without damaging them. I've heard mention of a clip removal tool out there somewhere, presumably it grabs the head on both sides. Hopefully someone here chimes in :) |
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| niner |
| Surely someone out there knows something about a nifty little tool or simple method of not damaging them, I'd hate to have to buy a bunch of little clips because they got ruined :( |
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| bigdadi |
It depends on what area are you refering to, door panel or dash board
Sears has one tool for door panel clips
Crutchfield has one tool for dash board around the OEM audio |
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| niner |
| the clips I am interested in now are the ones under the hood and bumpers, I tried pulling one out the other day and I felt like it was going to break off in my hands :( |
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| KarenCaren |
I think there is no other way to force it. But you just need to be more extra careful. Little clips are hard to get. Like they say " Small but terrible "
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| larrys |
quote:
Originally posted by niner
This may be a stupid question, but what is the easiest way to remove the clips so as to not damage them or the panel they are holding in place?
I know in the past I have taken door panels off and rendered a few clips useless, but I cannot figure out how to take them off and keep them intact.
Thanks!
Honda officially recommends their KTC Trim Tool Kit SOJATP2014. A quick google search turns up this place selling it for $26 plus something for shipping probably.
http://thetoolnetwork.com/panel_pop...ol_company.html
I bought mine a while ago straight from Honda. But, I think I paid a lot more than that :(.
Good luck!
Larry. |
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| niner |
| thanks all I will check those tools out |
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| stubble |
Thanks Layspeed.
I ordered the KD tool from Amazon. |
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| evarsallona |
Matco Tools (www.matcotools.com)
clip removal tools
Push pin clip plier tool part # mst372 ( 30 degree offset at 23.20)
Push pin clip pliers 2 pcs set tool kit part 3723 ( 30 and 80 degree offset at 40.60) |
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| ericsgr |
| Even with those tools, I can guarantee you........you WILL bust a couple of 'em. Be sure to order 3 or 4 before you try to take the bumper off. |
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| a_bu_babe |
Niner put in the coolers yesterday and I'm pretty sure he didn't break any clips :) He also did it without the tool. All I saw him use were some pliers and a couple of screwdrivers! It seems to be driving okay, so I guess he did a good job.
What should I be on the lookout for in case there is something that isn't immediately noticeable? |
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| stubble |
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Originally posted by a_bu_babe
What should I be on the lookout for in case there is something that isn't immediately noticeable?
If the rear tires seem to slip, it may be because your transmission fluid is pouring out on the road.
:)
Sorry... seriously, leaks would be the only thing to keep an eye our for. And any warning lights. |
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| a_bu_babe |
| I looked under the car before I left this morning and didn't see any new spots. In the process of putting in the new coolers some new spots found there way onto the drive :( I also looked underneath when I left to come back home and didn't see anything. We are supposed to get the rest of the tow package in tomorrow, so I guess the real test will be when we're towing :8: |
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| ericsgr |
| Just keep an eye on the tranny fluid. Check it often until you are sure there are no leaks. He should have added a bunch after the install. |
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| a_bu_babe |
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Originally posted by ericsgr
Just keep an eye on the tranny fluid. Check it often until you are sure there are no leaks. He should have added a bunch after the install.
How much is a bunch? |
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| evarsallona |
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Originally posted by a_bu_babe
How much is a bunch?
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| a_bu_babe |
| Now I'm way confused!! Are we talking clips or transmission fluid?:confused: |
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| ericsgr |
| lol..............for the transmission fluid, I believe I added about a half a quart. You have to get the tranny fluid directly from Honda. |
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| a_bu_babe |
| I think he added about one of those little gray containers. Is that a quart? When he picked up the fluid the guy at the honda place really loaded him up because he said he might need a lot depending on how quick he was. But after seeing the install, I don't really see what speed would have had to do with it?? |
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