"Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how?
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"Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how?
This is down under the convertible top cover. I'm trying to get the visor out of the car on the driver's side. The nut was easy, but there's this flat disk thing down in the hole there. How am I supposed to get it out? :eek:
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (BBA)
Oops. But that would mean I needed another one to put back and I don't have such an animal. :eek: Is there a special tool to get them out or are they really disposable items? ~Juliet
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (Juliet)
Is it embedded into the threads of that thing? Can you get some needlenose plyers on the edges of it and twist/pull it up at the same time?
p.s.
While you're in there, can you tell me if you happen to see a pink wire w/black stripe on it under there? I need to install something and am hoping to tap into a power source there for the driver vanity mirror. :)
[Modified by scorp508, 4:52 PM 1/6/2002]
p.s.
While you're in there, can you tell me if you happen to see a pink wire w/black stripe on it under there? I need to install something and am hoping to tap into a power source there for the driver vanity mirror. :)
[Modified by scorp508, 4:52 PM 1/6/2002]
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (scorp508)
I can't get the bugger out with needle noses or otherwise. :smash: I just put the thing back together. I'll deal with it later. :boxing There are 2 wires underneath. Black & white I think.... I don't recall for sure but it's all back together now. There was one of those standard GM clips on it and on mine there was a splice taped up with electrical tape. I'm sure that's why it's not working - someone tapped into it or cut it or something. ~Juliet
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (Juliet)
Don't you worry about breaking it. It's a tough little piece of metal. Just pop it out with a flatblade screwdriver and a little help from a needlenose plier. When you're done, that piece can be reused again. Good luck. :cheers:
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (Juliet)
Juliet, next time in there try two small screwdrivers into the slots to rotate it. Otherwise use a screwdriver and tap it with a small hammer. Or you might drill two holes and use snap-ring pliers. The object being to rotate that piece off the threads.
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (65Z01)
I didn't try prying it. It's down embedded in the threads. I took needlenoses with the hooked tips and was able to sorta grab the sides, but not enough to rotate it. I didn't try just prying since it's down in that hole, maybe 3/8" below the top surface. I'll see if I get ambitious again after dinner. I'll check those wires for you Scorp if I do. :) ~Juliet
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (scorp508)
I need to install something and am hoping to tap into a power source there for the driver vanity mirror. :)
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Ha. I just caught on to what you're doing Scorp - Trying to catch up with those of us who have option code D74 $58.00 eh? :seeya
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How about tapping into the power for the rear view mirror lights? It's switched by ignition, so you would have power to the gauge only when the key is on.
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (Juliet)
I agree with 65Z01
when I did my car I took two small flat blade screwdrivers and stuck them into the slots on opposit sides then twisted them and they unscrewed right off.
when I did my car I took two small flat blade screwdrivers and stuck them into the slots on opposit sides then twisted them and they unscrewed right off.
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (Juliet)
If I remember correctly, http://www.corvettemagazine.com had an article on replacing these, with step-by-step pictures.
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (Juliet)
Be careful when you take the small clip off. There is a spring under it and the clip tends to go flying if you do not have your hand over it when it comes loose. Take it from experience. I unscrewed mine with a small flat screw driver. :flag
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (Juliet)
Corvette Fever claims that the item in question will back itself out if you hold a punch on the center post and gently tap the punch. I haven't tried this because it is too darn cold to work in the garage.
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Re: "Remove Retainer" - Yeah right. Like how? (Mark 84ltblu)
Thanks everyone. I'll have to put this on hold for another day or so. I've got some work stuff to finish up tonight and tomorrow is booked too. I appreciate the tips. :yesnod: