Plastic Clip of death

Metalstrix · Postby **Metalstrix** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:42 pm

Hey guys

So my angel lights came in today and I literally started to work on getting them on. But I was stuck on step 1 of a youtube video I'm following which is removing the 2 plastic clips at 0:41.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdueUJbg8v0&list=FLJlaqmDrG1kNSjXyHr8lhVQ&feature=mh_lolz[/youtube]

At 0:41, the guy is removing the right plastic clip. When I tried to do that on my lancer, the middle part of the plastic clip wasn't coming up as it's supposed to for me to take it out. I keep unscrewing and unscrewing but it just won't pop out.

Is there anyway I can get the clip out even though the screw has lost its spiral thread?

Metalstrix · Postby **Metalstrix** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:48 pm

Crift wrote:yep! stick a small flat blade screw driver or a thin jimmy bar under the flat of the screw and and gently lift it up as ur unscrewing the plastic screw. hope that makes sence!!

Yep that makes sense. I'll give it go. If you guys have any other suggestions. Let me know

Skydiver21 · Postby **Skydiver21** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:49 pm

Hi mate, I needed to change batteries not long ago and had the same issue.

If you get a very thin flat head screw driver and gently slide it under the plastic washer surrounding thr screw there you can pop it up so to speak and it comes out. Be gentle though and careful not to scratch the surrounding pastic....it comes out easy with the middle plastic screw then too.

It's a cheap fastener so the plastic screw does not grab on the thread.....

When your putting them back in just pop them in but be careful not to bend the litte lugs.....you will see them once you pop these out......

Seen them do this at the dealership too

Good luck!

Skydiver

kalt · Postby **kalt** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:53 pm

^ Yups. And if that doesn't work, glue the screwhead part to the end of a cheap biro and twist and yank out as you'll probably replace that clip with a new one that works.

or....
The Renovator to the rescue! This tool does EVERYTHING even the ladies enjoy it.

Nah, I don't recommend using that tool, that was a joke

Metalstrix · Postby **Metalstrix** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:57 pm

Hahahha very funny Al.

I'll try your idea Skydiver

Skydiver21 · Postby **Skydiver21** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:01 pm

Ha ha nice one Al

bunnishiwa · Postby **bunnishiwa** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:03 pm

kalt wrote:This tool does EVERYTHING, even the ladies enjoy it.

metalstrix wrote:Hahahha Ill try your idea

Hmmmm.....

:lol:

Dire · Postby **Dire** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:40 pm

They should screw out if you push up on them from underneath at the same time!
They're a bit sharp so maybe use a cloth or whatever, but they should screw out if you do that, that way you can put them back again after and don't need to worry about damaging/replacing them.

I think every lancer owner whos ever done anything to their car knows your pain

bye2u · Postby **bye2u** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:47 pm

i had trouble removing this yesterday as well.. In the end i just used a flat head and popped the middle part first then pushed it up from under the panel..

SIX · Postby **SIX** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:13 pm

drill it out and get a second hand one

Metalstrix · Postby **Metalstrix** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:48 pm

Skydiver21 wrote:Hi mate, I needed to change batteries not long ago and had the same issue. If you get a very thin flat head screw driver and gently slide it under the plastic washer surrounding thr screw there you can pop it up so to speak and it comes out. Be gentle though and careful not to scratch the surrounding pastic....it comes out easy with the middle plastic screw then too. Its a cheap fastener so the plastic screw does not grab on the thread..... When your putting them back in just pop them in but be careful not to bend the litte lugs.....you will see them once you pop these out...... Seen them do this at the dealership too Good luck! Skydiver

10 points for griffindor. Actually to skydiver

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