DIY Car Fastener Clip Removal Tool

[@TeaParty1776]

Making tools from household items and junk is Gods work. Bless you, my son.

[@danielpereziv1493]

I am not a mechanic; and here I am trying to use a flat head to pop these off till I found this video. A FORK!!! Omg you are a lifesaving; thank you so much. This girl of mine is now in my small tool bag.

[@AFireMedia]

Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching!

[@whodhavethoughtit3784]

Thanks so much!!! You helped me ....

[@kwbalance108]

I never thought about screwing action to get those things out...genius!

[@oliverstone8715]

Genius! I ordered the actual tool from Amazon THEN said "let me Google this. Came across your video and canceled my Amazon order!! Thanks Bro!👍🏿

[@AFireMedia]

Awesome, glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@ponceluis2824]

“Common fork, obviously”Never in my life have I seen this type of style fork! Nice hack forsure I’ll keep my eyes peeled for this style utensil 😂✌️🤘

[@joemoonraker]

As I scrolled, this warmed my heart. Work on brother!

[@jasont7814]

Awesome tip, I’ve been working on these fenders for 45 minutes. Thank you.

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@ImTheDaveman]

I went to the local dollar store and got a cheapy set of 3 forks for a dollar - and this worked for me like a charm. Although the cheapy fork looks like a pretzel on a bad hair day by the time I got the 3rd clip removed. LoL. I APPRECIATE ya doing this video! You saved me some time and some money. 👍👍👍

[@andreabella3020]

Man, thank you so much. This worked perfectly. Unbelievable how genius this was. Much appreciated. This works people

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AZHighDesert2]

Went in the house, bent a fork and fixed a problem that caused me 2 broken tabs. Thank you for the help.

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@meeekstubbular]

Seems like a great idea and the comments support it Thanks a lot will try it!

[@AFireMedia]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope it works for you!

[@CarlCampbell]

I feel so dumb for not thinking of this before myself. Lifesaver!

[@xrayermike]

Only needed to remove one clip to replace a windshield washer nozzle and this worked great!

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@thelastknightsovwinterborn9095]

I have that same fork - be right back.

[@ericmoresea6461]

Thanks so much, Man. Got a Honda skid plate I’ve had hangin’ on for dear life for MONTHS (thank you, zip ties) and now it’s time for it to go. Gonna give this a shot since the auto store’s closed and I’m tired of bein’ a noise disturbance...😄

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@michael.g5402]

I needed a tool, found this video and it worked great. Thanks for posting😊

[@pookiewilliams8744]

Thank you for this! I was struggling with a flathead screwdriver lol!

[@shawnorcutt1200]

THIS LITERALLY is exactly what I needed!!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@vr2137]

Thank you so much.. I was wondering how to remove these things.. Honestly it's a PITA, to remove many of 'em though. You're a lifesaver

[@jasonphilips487]

Thank you so much. This hack saves me time and money. Brilliant!

[@AFireMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@mamiewestern]

Been trying pull those clips out of my jeep for 30 mins now with a flathead. THANK YOU! 2 seconds and pop out of there.

[@AFireMedia]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@weiye701]

Amazing beautiful idea! Works perfect for me to take clips out of toyota camry 2001. Thanks tons!

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@NK-ox9uo]

Thank you so much. I couldn’t find this information anywhere.

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@eddted2876]

This guy is smart he uses a kitchen fork instead of a fancy tool and it works! Just how to remove a bumper and fix the bumper clips ???? No one did a step by step video on that !

[@TeaParty1776]

I occasionally add to several boxes of junk just in case. You never know when you may need a particular shape for a repair. Yard sales are a good source for old, obscure things the seller may give away,

[@rx7cl]

Was trying to get a 40 year off old headliner and didn't have anything to get them off,ill be damned I had a fork in the garage 😂 genius son.... it's work's... great tip and video thank you...

[@AFireMedia]

That's awesome! Glad it helped and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@garyfast9072]

Worked like a charm! Thank you!

[@AFireMedia]

Glad to help, thanks for watching!

[@harrypressman2]

For fork sakes!! That's ingenious.

[@ncmathura]

This is an aewsome vid....i have been trying to figure how to DIY with out running to the store......

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@lisagallups9792]

Oh Man Thank You So So Much Your Video Saved Me... Thank You For Taking Your Time Of For Us Who Really Needed This... Thanks BUNCHES. 💯🙃

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching.

[@ProjectMopar6]

You don’t know how helpful this video is🙏🏽

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@thomaspalomo3891]

Thanks for the tip. I was able to repair the latch flap on my 2013 Ford Fusion with just a fork

[@DoneWrongType]

Gonna try this on when I install my bug deflector on my ‘04 Accord tomorrow. Thanks

[@BWater-yq3jx]

"This is just a common fork..." *shows fancy-ass fork 😏

[@AFireMedia]

Nothing but the best for my ride :)

[@grumpywasp4533]

Looks silver! Very fancy.

[@nontrickpony]

That’s a lovely fork 😅

[@AFireMedia]

Nothing but the best for my clips!

[@alexanderhaar4269]

How would they benefit to make it easy and affordable for the hardworking consumer who has/is paid/paying for an overpriced product to repair and/or maintain that product on their own without overriding every single part in the vehicle/product and making it very difficult to do it yourself without a special tool and knowledge.!! But thanks to you and many others with great advice,knowledge, and sometimes just an opinion on what helped for you...may go along way for others. THANKS

[@rs72098]

Yep, car manufacturers not only outsource jobs to save on labor, but they also took tax payer loans after the 2008 crisis, and still have the nerve to nickel and dime the consumer.

[@DiegoIsTheName]

Useful when I needed a quick answer. Much appreciated.

[@amaebibebe]

Brilliant! Sending you a virtual beer for that hack!

[@romannagel2414]

Thank you ! Very informative !

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped and thanks for watching!

[@ASDFAHED1985]

Thanks, it is very useful

[@LanNguyen-mg3wb]

I did it. Great trick

[@calebweissraaberg2813]

In my 28 years of life I have never seen a fork that looks like that

[@marcinsos2850]

Fish fork

[@qufos]

and now that you saw one, you will start seeing them. then , You see something else ,that you never seen before. poppeding up enough times to catch your attention ,but this time, questioning it's questionable appearance.

[@zoneoneadministration2203]

Dr. McCoy: "It's dead, Jim...", stick a fork in it!

[@majcrash]

I used the fork to get it started, and a hammer claw to finish it. The fasteners on a radiator cover come out super hard.

[@AFireMedia]

Are you turning counterclockwise when pulling out? That seems to help when I do it.

[@kirkarnold9023]

Thanks again... simple...

[@AnupKumar-wk8ed]

This trick is a crazy one! It works! Thanks.

[@ToanDNguyen]

nice fork

[@AFireMedia]

Girlfriend still hasn't found out I took it :)

[@eachampandmabel]

not anymore.

[@aubreyj.tennant1123]

What The Fork! Who knew 💪🏼👍🙃

[@Gstv-i7u1i]

Good tip!

[@passiton3801]

He didn't have to fork out any bucks for it either!

[@aoudjit78]

Amazing

[@53yankee76]

That looks like an expensive fork. Don’t let the wife catch you!

[@gicyurok2]

Great video, Hope it does the trick for me.

[@AFireMedia]

Just remember to twist while pulling the tab out. Thanks for watching!

[@atibbs14]

Simple and effective!

[@onestep7752]

Superb idea loved it. Thanks and keep the great working going

[@AFireMedia]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@timothyoconnor1513]

Great job, worked perfeclty

[@AFireMedia]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad it helped!

[@heymasonchen]

Thank you so much, this is really helpful!!!

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@QuantorLife]

thats a cool fork 😏 🍴

[@franctoma]

Nice, fork worked well for me also.

[@AFireMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@shukurali6103]

awesome trick..thanks bro

[@MsEdithMB]

Thank you so much!

[@garymccallister2053]

You forking kidding me

[@kevbrooks14]

Wow wish I would’ve found this video first. I just busted two clips.

[@drprick7432]

My fasteners refused to come out, so I said Fork You!

[@kwbalance108]

That is so not a common fork, that thing is beautiful

[@AFireMedia]

Only the best for my car :)

[@kwbalance108]

@@AFireMedia Got that right!

[@balzito]

The fork was almost designed for removing clips

[@305miami]

do I need to remove the part off my fork? What tools can I use as a substitution, also will it damage the screw because I don’t have replacement ones.

[@k-nemo]

Great video, very helpful, thank you

[@AFireMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@bdhd206]

Barilliant!

[@erichschulte3164]

Worked well for me. Thanks.

[@AFireMedia]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@AFireMedia]

+Erich Schulte glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@porkypk2677]

Do the screwed clips just screw into the car floor ?

[@AFireMedia]

Yep, more or less. It's not as easy as a traditional screw, but it is threaded and has to be turned in order to be pushed in.

[@kvrh]

thankss!!

[@AFireMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@thekingpug8281]

This looks like MacGyver he made in during the 80s I like this I hope can make me some to buy some please

[@fatboy7185]

Thank you

[@drj9705]

clever! and the manufacturer using these type of fastener are just stupid. making routine maintenance and repair so difficult. and you have to prepare for some spare rivets in your car.

[@LanNguyen-mg3wb]

Dr J悟 I agreed

[@jb6574]

Yeaj i hate those clips..tuns a 5 min job into a 30min job just trying to remove those clips

[@rs72098]

Manufacturers are penny pinchers and like making money by forcing customers to the car's dealers. Otherwise choose from a non-corporate mechanic who possibly hires ex- felons. I won't be too sad when electric cars take over.

[@daviderhahon]

Lol. I think they actually made them that way to prevent them from pulling it on their own. Durability. Also, there are no edges so you don't accidentally pry them off while doing normal things like putting big stuff in the trunk.

[@arctichare8185]

good one

[@oysned]

How do you install those clips?

[@AFireMedia]

They should just push back in, but may need to be turned clockwise to fully seat.

[@UncGotBandsFr]

I used some jumper cables and pulled them out

[@redwofu6691]

Thanks bb

[@bryanakaelchap0298]

How do i remove one that the head broke on????

[@olegpal5926]

Grab it with tweezers or needle nose pliers or drill into it

[@m32bad1]

Son of a gun it worked!

[@alexharshman7025]

Your f@!$&*%× awsome dude thanks so much lol

[@AFireMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@christph3118]

A fork?

[@AFireMedia]

Indeed, works well in a pinch.

[@jiviteshpandab6194]

this saved my fingers. otherwise i would have red fingers by now

[@AFireMedia]

Those clips can be painful without the right tool! Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@rennengarnes9414]

Bro I was using a flat head. This works 1milliom times better

[@grumpywasp4533]

I can see my going through a shit load of forks before I find the right one… I’ll point my angry wife in your direction. I’m sure you can take her wrath!

[@melissanative1799]

NICE! NOW HOW DO YOU PROPERLY PUT IT BACK IN?

[@AFireMedia]

I gently push in while turning slightly. I don't turn as much as I would a screw, but eventually it will find its way in and seat fully.

[@melissanative1799]

@@AFireMedia Thank you!

[@SirGipsy]

If i take them out i must replace them?

[@AFireMedia]

As long as they are in good condition, they can be reused.

[@ninogelato]

Nah just zip tie it

[@dennistaylor7830]

But how do you cook them and how do they taste??

[@CEng-ge6sw]

Same as any mushroom but these are tougher.

[@isaaccamachop]

Aunque no entendí el idioma me sirvió el tip

[@jp0461]

Chevy Malibu 2013 trunk clips hard to move

[@305miami]

2014 Honda Accord as well

[@haileyanthony5941]

How do you put them back in?

[@AFireMedia]

Generally, you will want to push them in slightly then turn clockwise while gently pushing inward. This should seat it fully and clip into place.

[@jamiehill1444]

That is not a normal fork

[@AFireMedia]

True that, but I promise even the most basic of forks will work :)

[@patrickhodge4975]

Putting them back…ugh

[@haileyanthony5941]

How did you put them back?

[@latheeshkoroth9067]

What the fork!

[@Project_X_101]

What are the name of these clips I need to order some. HELPP 😱

[@AFireMedia]

I think they're just called mold retaining clips. Hope it helps!

[@jb6574]

Those are the worst clips

[@shirley9780]

Hello, I am a supplier of auto clips and removal tools from China. Do you need auto clips or removal tools?

[@swaelee3004]

Obviously not mans made one with a fork 🤣

[@mamiewestern]

@@swaelee3004 😂🤣 🤣🤣🤣

[@xzx4020]

You can buy a 1 dollar flat head and cut the center out and bend to what you want also

[@jasont7814]

Zack Ryan Or you can just walk in the kitchen and grab a fork.

[@asadbabar3898]

Very poor method

[@sunrise8263]

It would have been more helpful without so much excess talking with the annoying Canadian accent.

[@Mikey-catman]

Is it how you say thank you in american? :)

[@amanwithhiscigaretteandcof3474]

THANKS