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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.
thanks

 
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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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^^^ 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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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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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

 
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gently wedge a fat flathead under the tab and just wiggle back and forth.
easy peasy

 
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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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^^ bingo

 
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I've found that dirt and stuff gets in them, so I tap them first to loosen it up!
A "stubby" flat blade driver works best.

 
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thanks guys!! I still don't get why they use these stupid stuff instead of just using screws.

 
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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$(2 holes and a plastic thingy)

 
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You'll figure it out when you go to put the bumper back on....ease of assembly.

 
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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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^^ where did u buy that from?

 
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^ ^ ^ ^ ^ What he said!

 
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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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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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mine were so dry rooted they broke when i got the flat head under it and most of them were all scraped up from curbs

 
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the ones that hold the bumper are easier to take off than these. I want to take off the fender liner and seems like they use different clips there.