Tool question

[RunninPR]

What does a clip removal tool look like? I need to replace my front bumper but don't want to damage the clips taking the old bumper off. Also, where can i buy clips in the event I do break them?

Thanks in advance.

Jeff

 

[eddiebx]

What does a clip removal tool look like? I need to replace my front bumper but don't want to damage the clips taking the old bumper off. Also, where can i buy clips in the event I do break them?

Thanks in advance.

Jeff

Do you mean this style?

If so you just get a small flat head screw driver and pop the center piece up and remove that, then you can pull the base piece out too. Install is reverse, push the base piece in the hole, then pop the center piece in to secure it. You can get these clips at most auto parts store, and obviously also the Toyota dealerships, lol.

 

[zopperman]

Do you mean this style?

If so you just get a small flat head screw driver and pop the center piece up and remove that, then you can pull the base piece out too. Install is reverse, push the base piece in the hole, then pop the center piece in to secure it. You can get these clips at most auto parts store, and obviously also the Toyota dealerships, lol.

i hate those things, holy shit if i had a dollar for everyone i've snapped... they made me so angry

 

[SV_Dude]

What does a clip removal tool look like? I need to replace my front bumper but don't want to damage the clips taking the old bumper off. Also, where can i buy clips in the event I do break them?

Thanks in advance.

Jeff

I have a set of harbor freight plastic pry bars. I use them for anything interior related and plastic clip related. They are awesome if you don't want to leave marks on plastic panels when popping them off or for those stubborn little clips. They came in a set of 4 and were like 10 bucks. Best tools I have ever gotten from harbor freight.