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Old Aug 2, 2025 | 04:01 PM
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Can you tell me how to remove this clip.
Can you tell me how to remove this clip.
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Old Aug 2, 2025 | 05:53 PM
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Looks like its still in the car, is that accurate? Removed mine on the work bench, had the whole system out and dash stripped. If i remember it was interesting...pliers , screwdrivers and a third hand...
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If I recall correctly, I just used one the "L" shaped picks to slide under the loops and pulled the clip straight back.

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Old Aug 2, 2025 | 07:32 PM
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Just a pick under the loop and pry outward.
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Have tried the pick but it stuck on there, I it being on there for 55 years will make it tough.
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Yes that style of clip is designed to dig into the glass. A bit like a fish hook barb. Your going to need to rip it off.
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Got it off, thank for advice. Made some sheet metal shims and forced them in and little pry with a screw driver and it popped off.
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Sounds like a creative solution. I never have time for that.
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