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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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I am trying to remove the Lower radiator support. There are two plastic clips that hold it to the radiator. Are they easily replaced if they are stripped during removal. The car is not on a jack so I can see the back of the clips and I am not sure how the clips are removed. Just wondering before I give my self a headache.
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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yeah I just saw em at pepboys for a few dollars lol

Tear it up

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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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Default Lower Rad support Removal

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I am trying to remove the Lower radiator support. There are two plastic clips that hold it to the radiator. Are they easily replaced if they are stripped during removal. The car is not on a jack so I can see the back of the clips and I am not sure how the clips are removed. Just wondering before I give my self a headache.
Thanks,
Jeff
Just put a long screwdriver or a crowbar between the Lower radiator support and the Air conditioning condenser and pry it off.
The nut will stay on the pin and the pin will pop out of the condenser.
Once the support is out you can wriggle the nut off.
The white thingy can be put back in the condenser by simply rotating it into the hole.
You are welcome.
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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Thanks for the information it will be a big help. Trying to get a few parts painted this winter and like to spend the money on upgrades not fixes if possible
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