Removing push-pin rivets (trim clips?) without special tools.

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.

[@buckshotbeulah]

That little wrench is an ignition wrench for working on older vehicles.

[@piet8803]

I hate those things.

[@ScopewithPurpose]

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 🤝

[@42lookc]

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-lm8fg9eo5n]

You made it look easy..thanks for your help. Saved me tons of frustration.

[@tonyrobinson1623]

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]

Thank you for a very practical easy to follow presentation. Two thumbs up. All the way up.

[@seekter-kafa]

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

[@NJTransit1985]

Agreed. $9 from Amazon got me a huge variety pack that included the pry tool

[@gmans7859]

Cool Thank You. Will try next time. Have an Old Ignition Wrench set in the box that never see's daylight. Miss you Grandpa.....

[@tracker1673]

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.

[@CementHead2175]

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.

[@gordonpritchard9499]

Thanks cobba much appreciated from Braidwood NSW Australia warmest regards Gordo

[@WarrenFloyd-xr2js]

An old pair of fingernail clippers with the handle and rivet removed works great, SUBBED 😎👍

[@Nam3Iess]

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]

thank you for posting this! been frustrated on trying to find a good how to video

[@x-man5056]

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.

[@dougwebster4954]

Exactly the info I was looking for. Thanx!

[@trinkabuszczuk6138]

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. 😂

[@nodemever3291]

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

[@timrhodes5263]

That wrench was used back when we had points and condenser in distributor. Came in a kit

[@henkmeiring01]

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

[@2cartalkers]

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]

Better to get the $9 automotive fastener removal tool at the hardware store. So much quicker :-)

[@Aesir5]

That's a good tip 👍

[@samartz]

Very good simple quick vid, cheers!

[@deanharthun1977]

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.

[@dennismeunier1473]

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.

[@donaldwayne4219]

A fork, why didn't I think of That? Ideal shape too I would think, thanks

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Swiss knife also works.

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

That would be an ignition wrench. Good idea.

[@flintfuentes7652]

genius. now why'd i think about that first?

[@Kharumlong]

Thnaks🎉

[@georgepruitt637]

Try a tack puller from local hardware store.

[@melvynmanning9427]

The same can be done more efficiently with a 10$ trim removal tool

[@clintstevenson1214]

Ahhh, ignition wrenches. A lost item.

[@hashimsalim2665]

good

[@DocHolliday3841]

I'm struggling with this BS right now under the car

[@reneeseaton3889]

Great tip!

[@hubsun700]

Without tools proceeds to use tools haha

[@tonitalks1212]

Thank you so much

[@YTRadish]

Thank you

[@manuelaragon4499]

excelente truco saludos

[@papagary1779]

When was the last time he cleaned all the dirt from the engine bay

[@kb3svj]

Slick!

[@MohamedMusthfaRemzy]

Thanks, but there is a separate tool for removing it.

[@michelnadon6243]

a bit of wd40 help a lot

[@Pro1er]

Ignition wrench.

[@stevenwells8921]

Just use a fiber rubber trim removal toll, they come in a kit!

[@VietBuffet]

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

[@rugershooter5268]

Hmmm....I got the "proper" tools, but now I know to best use them on those &&*^&*%( things........I might sharpen a wrench

[@camranh_royal]

How much for your wrench... I'll take it off your hands

[@nickv4073]

Or spend $3 at Harbor Freight for an actual trim removal kit.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Just use the tool that's made to remove them😩

[@Bbbuddy]

Umm, that is a “special tool.”

[@gunguy8348]

Those suck Nissan is the worst even with the tool the still break and fly everywhere

[@aw8079]

Garbage that make it cheaper to build & impossible to repair