That got it done for me. Our 2013 Fusion is a little different, but your video roughed out the plan that I could figure the rest of the way through. Thanks! 🙂
actually you need to buy like 100 of them (not expensive, various kind in a set) and then you can force them out, cause either way, once used, they never hold so tight like in first pop
Thank you! Now that I have a more mild day up here in Canada, I need to go out and replace my hood latch. Of the whole process, I was dreading getting out the plastic clips more than anything!! I totally have a similar very thin wrench from something I bought. Woohoo, me keeping random odds and ends in my tool box has paid off yet again lol
I use a painter tool. The one with a bottle opener (go figure) on one end and the paint can opener on the other end. I keep one in the quad all the time. Its good for the clips and the plastic "door" to check the oil.
Your wrench is from an "ignition wrench set". I have a set that is very similar that came with my Dad's boat he bought in '62. If you put a partial bevel on the open end of the wrench (it will still work as a wrench), and a slight bend you won't need the screw driver. Or you can buy the right tool for $5 at Harbor freight if you are going to be doing this a lot.
I bought a set of these trim tools the other day, there are about four or five of all different sizes: $23. Just in case you haven’t got an extraordinarily thin spanner. 😂
Pick up a narrow not too flexible a putty knife at a flea market garage sale or the bargain bin at the local hardware store and cut a V into the end of the blade
I have a 2019 Ridgeline, with 55,000 km. Went to the underside of the engine/transmission area, and had to remove plastic covers to get into the work area. I was familiar with the plastic “pins” on other vehicles so I went out and bought a set of plastic tools. Wrong… I ended up destroying 50% of the pins, because the “plunger” portion of the anchoring pin had become filled with road dirt and sand. I would have been better off, cutting them off with a side cutter and popped new pieces in (which I had to get anyway)! Come on Honda… I know you can do better.
I have the opposite issue. I try to install mudflaps on my car and it was a smooth sailing until the last one of the stupid things. I killed 30 minutes and it just does not go in and it made me so angry that I had to stop, otherwise I would break the clip or the bumper LOL.
I'm wondering whether I can drill right into the middle of the clip and remove it. For some reason, the enter head was gone (I bought the car used) and I don't have a way to pull it out. Thank you
Geez, now you show me. I ruined one on my Lexus trying to pry it off. So I just took a small hand held torch and melted all of them off and then just replaced them with new ones.
Simple things like this show car manufacturers dont care .You can have best technology,electronics,engine,transmission,paintwork; if i see those plastic pieces of xxxx it cancel it all out
Auto body shop owner, buy a tack puller from the hardware store. It has a screwdriver handle and a sharp V shape with an angle at the business end. Indispensable I've used this tool since those retainers first came on the market.
You've done a great service with this free "how to" video sir, thanks a ton.
Takes time, $ and energy to produce a video like this 🤝
You just saved me so much fighting and agony. I never thought about using a wrench to pop out the center. Thankyou
Thank you for a very practical easy to follow presentation. Two thumbs up. All the way up.
I hate those things.
First time dealing with them that’s why I’m here and I concur
That little wrench is an ignition wrench for working on older vehicles.
That got it done for me. Our 2013 Fusion is a little different, but your video roughed out the plan that I could figure the rest of the way through. Thanks! 🙂
You made it look easy..thanks for your help. Saved me tons of frustration.
Cool Thank You. Will try next time. Have an Old Ignition Wrench set in the box that never see's daylight. Miss you Grandpa.....
actually you need to buy like 100 of them (not expensive, various kind in a set) and then you can force them out, cause either way, once used, they never hold so tight like in first pop
Agreed. $9 from Amazon got me a huge variety pack that included the pry tool
Thank you! Now that I have a more mild day up here in Canada, I need to go out and replace my hood latch. Of the whole process, I was dreading getting out the plastic clips more than anything!! I totally have a similar very thin wrench from something I bought. Woohoo, me keeping random odds and ends in my tool box has paid off yet again lol
Grind the wrench down on it's front edge so it is more wedge shaped. That will make it easier to get under the tab.
Thank you for posting this! Many videos skip this step.
I use a painter tool. The one with a bottle opener (go figure) on one end and the paint can opener on the other end. I keep one in the quad all the time. Its good for the clips and the plastic "door" to check the oil.
thank you for posting this! been frustrated on trying to find a good how to video
Love how I also have one of those random little wrenches I knew it would be useful someday
Your wrench is from an "ignition wrench set". I have a set that is very similar that came with my Dad's boat he bought in '62. If you put a partial bevel on the open end of the wrench (it will still work as a wrench), and a slight bend you won't need the screw driver. Or you can buy the right tool for $5 at Harbor freight if you are going to be doing this a lot.
Thanks cobba much appreciated from Braidwood NSW Australia warmest regards Gordo
Hey he's american....calling him that might sound like a snake or beer bottle ...scary
I just use a Fork with the middle tooth cut out of the way!👍
Very good simple quick vid, cheers!
Thank you for you video, it will help me alot.
Really heat this plastic clips, I have broken a lot of my 18 years old honda fit
If you don't have a thin open end wrench, grab an old one and use a bench grinder to narrow the open end of it. Tada!
I bought a set of these trim tools the other day, there are about four or five of all different sizes: $23. Just in case you haven’t got an extraordinarily thin spanner. 😂
Pick up a narrow not too flexible a putty knife at a flea market garage sale or the bargain bin at the local hardware store and cut a V into the end of the blade
bruh, you used a special tool but called it “Little Wrench”
An old pair of fingernail clippers with the handle and rivet removed works great, SUBBED 😎👍
vid please, I can't seem to visualize it? :)
Exactly the info I was looking for. Thanx!
And how to put it back?
yra what about the rivits that are melted into the interior door trim?
Thank you so much for sharing this.
I have a 2019 Ridgeline, with 55,000 km. Went to the underside of the engine/transmission area, and had to remove plastic covers to get into the work area. I was familiar with the plastic “pins” on other vehicles so I went out and bought a set of plastic tools. Wrong… I ended up destroying 50% of the pins, because the “plunger” portion of the anchoring pin had become filled with road dirt and sand. I would have been better off, cutting them off with a side cutter and popped new pieces in (which I had to get anyway)! Come on Honda… I know you can do better.
That wrench was used back when we had points and condenser in distributor. Came in a kit
I have the opposite issue. I try to install mudflaps on my car and it was a smooth sailing until the last one of the stupid things. I killed 30 minutes and it just does not go in and it made me so angry that I had to stop, otherwise I would break the clip or the bumper LOL.
That's a good tip 👍
I'm wondering whether I can drill right into the middle of the clip and remove it. For some reason, the enter head was gone (I bought the car used) and I don't have a way to pull it out. Thank you
Geez, now you show me. I ruined one on my Lexus trying to pry it off. So I just took a small hand held torch and melted all of them off and then just replaced them with new ones.
Nice, thanks for the advice
Better to get the $9 automotive fastener removal tool at the hardware store. So much quicker :-)
Simple things like this show car manufacturers dont care .You can have best technology,electronics,engine,transmission,paintwork; if i see those plastic pieces of xxxx it cancel it all out
Where can I find kevin harts wrench to do this?
Swiss knife also works.
Thnaks🎉
When was the last time he cleaned all the dirt from the engine bay
Perfect idea
I use a fork which I make fit around the upper clip
Great tip!
Nice tip
Or you could just use a fork.. might have to cut off a prong to fit properly, but easy peasy! Keep one in your toolbox dedicated for body clips.
A fork, why didn't I think of That? Ideal shape too I would think, thanks
That would be an ignition wrench. Good idea.
Bless you🎉
Much easier to use a tack puller...cheap and easy to find.
Auto body shop owner, buy a tack puller from the hardware store. It has a screwdriver handle and a sharp V shape with an angle at the business end. Indispensable I've used this tool since those retainers first came on the market.
Thank you so much
The same can be done more efficiently with a 10$ trim removal tool
Thank you
AWESOME !!
genius. now why'd i think about that first?
excelente truco saludos
Try a tack puller from local hardware store.
I'm struggling with this BS right now under the car
Slick!
Umm, that is a “special tool.”
Without tools proceeds to use tools haha
Thanks, but there is a separate tool for removing it.
How much for your wrench... I'll take it off your hands
I never had an issue with them, because I always f**** them all up 😅
Or spend $3 at Harbor Freight for an actual trim removal kit.
a bit of wd40 help a lot
good
Just use a fiber rubber trim removal toll, they come in a kit!
PIA
The fuck? Yeah we all got that little wrench lol
Ahhh, ignition wrenches. A lost item.
Ignition wrench.
The proper tool is $10
Just use the tool that's made to remove them😩
Hmmm....I got the "proper" tools, but now I know to best use them on those &&*^&*%( things........I might sharpen a wrench
Those suck Nissan is the worst even with the tool the still break and fly everywhere
Size 8keys arent that useless at the end
Garbage that make it cheaper to build & impossible to repair
Too verbose!
Just 3mm drill in the middle sorted.