Stupid bumper clips won't come off!!
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Rep Power: 239 Stupid bumper clips won't come off!!
Is there any way to take these clips off without breaking them?? I was trying to change my fender liner but I broke the first 2 and didn't wanna break anymore so I stopped messin with it.
I don't wanna buy new ones cuz they cost like $4.00 each from the dealer.
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I don't wanna buy new ones cuz they cost like $4.00 each from the dealer.
thanks
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Rep Power: 0 umm i used a screwdriver to get them out...i still broke some but not too many. but if u like used the screwdriver to lift one side out so much and then just keep doing that..if u kno what i mean, that works, just take ur time
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Rep Power: 429 ^^^ exactly, take your time. I had to buy a **** load of them when I changed out both my fender wheel liners along time ago. Broke like 8 of them. SOmetimes you cant help to break them.
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Rep Power: 400 I've never broken a Honda one. The knockoff ones snap like toothpicks. Use the fattest screwdriver you can get under there, and TURN it, don't flip it open. If you turn it they'll just pop open at some point.
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Originally Posted by Boilermaker1
I've never broken a Honda one. The knockoff ones snap like toothpicks. Use the fattest screwdriver you can get under there, and TURN it, don't flip it open. If you turn it they'll just pop open at some point.
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Originally Posted by MrXclusivE
Could u explain a lil better?? wut do you mean by turn it and don't flip it open?? I tried turning them but they won't come out, how can u turn them with a screwdriver? stupid honda... why couldn't they just use screws
he means not to "pry" the clips in a up and down fashion. instead, turn the screw driver (like you're losening a screw) once you've got the screw driver under the clip.
oh yeah, try to use a wider screw driver (but flat). in my experience, if i use thin screw drivers, the clips tend to break easier.
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Originally Posted by MrXclusivE
thanks guys!! I still don't get why they use these stupid stuff instead of just using screws.
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Rep Power: 264 i used my clip removal tool to take the bumper clips off. didnt break a single one. if you broke some, just buy them online, they are much cheaper.
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Rep Power: 264 bought the clip removal tool from kragens and clips for 1.78 from H and A accessories: http://www.handa-accessories.com/civmaint01.html
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Rep Power: 239 damn it, they won't come off!!! they're fvckin tough ***** At this point I just want to take them off without bending the fender I don't care about damaging them anymore.
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