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I'm really sorry if this is the wrong subforum for this, but I have a question about tools for a specific repair.
I should have time soon to swap out my rear wiper motor, and replace the bezel so it no longer shoots washer fluid straight back. Now, I know I have to remove the trim on the inside of the hatch.
I have read up on it a bit, and I'm getting the feeling that I need a specific tool. I'm just not sure if the most basic, simple set of trim removal tools will be what I need for it.
If anyone can point me in the right direction, maybe give me a link to a set that will work, I would really appreciate it.
If so this is the tool you'll want, slip between the hatch and the panel & feel for the push-pin clips. Catch it in the tool's "fork" and pop the clip.
Wrap the neck with masking tape, this will help minimize scarring up your hatch. Check for screws first! If it doesn't feel like its going don't force it, doesn't take much to crack old fiberglass.
I use the plastic bicycle tyre levers that you get in a puncture repair kit.
Everyone's got a set kicking around in their garage and I haven't found a piece of trim they can't remove cleanly.
If so this is the tool you'll want, slip between the hatch and the panel & feel for the push-pin clips. Catch it in the tool's "fork" and pop the clip.
Wrap the neck with masking tape, this will help minimize scarring up your hatch. Check for screws first! If it doesn't feel like its going don't force it, doesn't take much to crack old fiberglass.
This^ sometimes the plastic push clips will break. A good ace hardware will have them in the nut and bolt section. Possibly home depot too.
The plastic is sturdy enough to pop most trim snaps, but it won't mar up your paint or plastic the way a screwdriver or a metal trim tool can. I also use these whenever I have to pop my door panels.
The plastic is sturdy enough to pop most trim snaps, but it won't mar up your paint or plastic the way a screwdriver or a metal trim tool can. I also use these whenever I have to pop my door panels.
Better and cheaper than the metal ones I got at Harbor Freight. I need to go there more to see what's new.
Now I feel stupid. Last time I was at Harbor Freight, I was looking at that set and thinking 'this is a thing I might need'. But I didn't get it.
I got an oil pressure kit instead. And a couple of other tools, including a nice little set of pry bars that were on sale. And a few more of those long clamps so I can fix some chairs.
A tool question.
