Probably better ways to do this without a special tool but it's what I had on hand. Small flat-head screwdriver and a thin wrench.
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@buckshotbeulah2 ай бұрын
That little wrench is an ignition wrench for working on older vehicles.
@piet880311 ай бұрын
I hate those things.
@ScopewithPurpose6 ай бұрын
You've done a great service with this free "how to" video sir, thanks a ton. Takes time, $ and energy to produce a video like this 🤝
@42lookcАй бұрын
That got it done for me. Our 2013 Fusion is a little different, but your video roughed out the plan that I could figure the rest of the way through. Thanks! 🙂
@user-lm8fg9eo5n3 ай бұрын
You made it look easy..thanks for your help. Saved me tons of frustration.
@tonyrobinson16234 ай бұрын
Grind the wrench down on it's front edge so it is more wedge shaped. That will make it easier to get under the tab.
@pablogutierrez1009 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a very practical easy to follow presentation. Two thumbs up. All the way up.
@seekter-kafa6 ай бұрын
actually you need to buy like 100 of them (not expensive, various kind in a set) and then you can force them out, cause either way, once used, they never hold so tight like in first pop
@NJTransit198517 күн бұрын
Agreed. $9 from Amazon got me a huge variety pack that included the pry tool
@gmans78592 ай бұрын
Cool Thank You. Will try next time. Have an Old Ignition Wrench set in the box that never see's daylight. Miss you Grandpa.....
@tracker16732 ай бұрын
I use a painter tool. The one with a bottle opener (go figure) on one end and the paint can opener on the other end. I keep one in the quad all the time. Its good for the clips and the plastic "door" to check the oil.
@CementHead21753 ай бұрын
I have a 2019 Ridgeline, with 55,000 km. Went to the underside of the engine/transmission area, and had to remove plastic covers to get into the work area. I was familiar with the plastic “pins” on other vehicles so I went out and bought a set of plastic tools. Wrong… I ended up destroying 50% of the pins, because the “plunger” portion of the anchoring pin had become filled with road dirt and sand. I would have been better off, cutting them off with a side cutter and popped new pieces in (which I had to get anyway)! Come on Honda… I know you can do better.
@gordonpritchard949911 ай бұрын
Thanks cobba much appreciated from Braidwood NSW Australia warmest regards Gordo
@WarrenFloyd-xr2js2 ай бұрын
An old pair of fingernail clippers with the handle and rivet removed works great, SUBBED 😎👍
@Nam3Iess2 ай бұрын
I have the opposite issue. I try to install mudflaps on my car and it was a smooth sailing until the last one of the stupid things. I killed 30 minutes and it just does not go in and it made me so angry that I had to stop, otherwise I would break the clip or the bumper LOL.
@akocbibbo Жыл бұрын
thank you for posting this! been frustrated on trying to find a good how to video
@x-man50562 ай бұрын
Your wrench is from an "ignition wrench set". I have a set that is very similar that came with my Dad's boat he bought in '62. If you put a partial bevel on the open end of the wrench (it will still work as a wrench), and a slight bend you won't need the screw driver. Or you can buy the right tool for $5 at Harbor freight if you are going to be doing this a lot.
@dougwebster4954Ай бұрын
Exactly the info I was looking for. Thanx!
@trinkabuszczuk61383 ай бұрын
I bought a set of these trim tools the other day, there are about four or five of all different sizes: $23. Just in case you haven’t got an extraordinarily thin spanner. 😂
@nodemever32912 ай бұрын
Pick up a narrow not too flexible a putty knife at a flea market garage sale or the bargain bin at the local hardware store and cut a V into the end of the blade
@timrhodes52632 ай бұрын
That wrench was used back when we had points and condenser in distributor. Came in a kit
@henkmeiring012 ай бұрын
Simple things like this show car manufacturers dont care .You can have best technology,electronics,engine,transmission,paintwork; if i see those plastic pieces of xxxx it cancel it all out
@2cartalkers2 ай бұрын
Geez, now you show me. I ruined one on my Lexus trying to pry it off. So I just took a small hand held torch and melted all of them off and then just replaced them with new ones.
@rfarevalo Жыл бұрын
Better to get the $9 automotive fastener removal tool at the hardware store. So much quicker :-)
@Aesir53 ай бұрын
That's a good tip 👍
@samartz Жыл бұрын
Very good simple quick vid, cheers!
@deanharthun19772 күн бұрын
Auto body shop owner, buy a tack puller from the hardware store. It has a screwdriver handle and a sharp V shape with an angle at the business end. Indispensable I've used this tool since those retainers first came on the market.
@dennismeunier14733 ай бұрын
Or you could just use a fork.. might have to cut off a prong to fit properly, but easy peasy! Keep one in your toolbox dedicated for body clips.
@donaldwayne42192 ай бұрын
A fork, why didn't I think of That? Ideal shape too I would think, thanks
@Workerbee-zy5nx3 ай бұрын
Swiss knife also works.
@timberwolfdtproductions38902 ай бұрын
That would be an ignition wrench. Good idea.
@flintfuentes765226 күн бұрын
genius. now why'd i think about that first?
@Kharumlong Жыл бұрын
Thnaks🎉
@georgepruitt63727 күн бұрын
Try a tack puller from local hardware store.
@melvynmanning94272 ай бұрын
The same can be done more efficiently with a 10$ trim removal tool
@clintstevenson12146 күн бұрын
Ahhh, ignition wrenches. A lost item.
@hashimsalim2665Ай бұрын
good
@DocHolliday38414 ай бұрын
I'm struggling with this BS right now under the car
@reneeseaton38897 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@hubsun7003 ай бұрын
Without tools proceeds to use tools haha
@tonitalks12129 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@YTRadish9 ай бұрын
Thank you
@manuelaragon44994 ай бұрын
excelente truco saludos
@papagary17792 ай бұрын
When was the last time he cleaned all the dirt from the engine bay
@kb3svj2 ай бұрын
Slick!
@MohamedMusthfaRemzyАй бұрын
Thanks, but there is a separate tool for removing it.
@michelnadon624322 күн бұрын
a bit of wd40 help a lot
@Pro1er3 ай бұрын
Ignition wrench.
@stevenwells89213 ай бұрын
Just use a fiber rubber trim removal toll, they come in a kit!
@VietBuffet7 ай бұрын
I'm wondering whether I can drill right into the middle of the clip and remove it. For some reason, the enter head was gone (I bought the car used) and I don't have a way to pull it out. Thank you
@rugershooter52683 ай бұрын
Hmmm....I got the "proper" tools, but now I know to best use them on those &&*^&*%( things........I might sharpen a wrench
@camranh_royalАй бұрын
How much for your wrench... I'll take it off your hands
@nickv40732 ай бұрын
Or spend $3 at Harbor Freight for an actual trim removal kit.
@squirrelcovers63403 ай бұрын
Just use the tool that's made to remove them😩
@Bbbuddy5 күн бұрын
Umm, that is a “special tool.”
@gunguy83484 ай бұрын
Those suck Nissan is the worst even with the tool the still break and fly everywhere
@aw80792 ай бұрын
Garbage that make it cheaper to build & impossible to repair