Hood liner removal
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Jackson NJ
Hood liner removal
Can anyone please explain how to remove the clips that hold in the hood liner. I know there is some kind of trick with the pin in the center. I don't want to break them. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Delray Beach FL
Easiest way is with a door trim removal tool. You just insert the tool between the hoodliner and hood and pry it out. The door trim removal tool has a notch in the center to go around the pin part of the clip. It is easy to do with the tool. You can pick up the tool for under $8 at any auto parts store. Or, you can use a screwdriver to do the same thing, but you increase the chance of breaking the clips (which are also available at your parts store). Good luck!
Le Mans Master
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
I just put my fingers around the clip and compressed the liner a little, several fingers/thumb on the clip and wiggle,pull them out.........
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: New Martinsville WV
I used an Ampro T70606 upholstery remover tool from Advance Auto Parts. It costs about $6 and worked great, I was able to reuse all of my clips.
Here is a link with a picture:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tnumber=T70606
Here is a link with a picture:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tnumber=T70606
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