xico_ze54
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| posted on 27/8/09 at 11:11 PM |
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Round clips - how to remove?
Hi,
in the semi-restauration of a VW Fastback I have a problem with two round clips that fasten the chromated part in the trunk handle. I just can't
see how I can take off them. (See the photos)
somebody who knows can tell me please?
thank you
Amadeu
 
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Dingz
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| posted on 27/8/09 at 11:14 PM |
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Push a thin screwdriver in the slot/split and prise the teeth open.
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Mark G
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| posted on 27/8/09 at 11:16 PM |
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hehe, Looks like a nipple!
Seriously though you just need to press a trim tool/screw driver between the base of the clip and the body panel and it'll just flick off.
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iscmatt
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| posted on 27/8/09 at 11:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark G
hehe, Looks like a nipple!
hahaha i didnt see it until you said it!!
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xico_ze54
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| posted on 28/8/09 at 12:18 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dingz
Push a thin screwdriver in the slot/split and prise the teeth open.
I don't know if I can do that.
the clip has a diameter of only about 10mm.
perhaps the idea of Mark G was the one I will try first thing in the morning. the problem I see is that the clip is more thin that any of my
screwdrivers :\
thanks all.
[Edited on 28/8/09 by xico_ze54]
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l0rd
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| posted on 28/8/09 at 05:21 AM |
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You just need a screwdriver for watches.
Those precision ones.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/8/09 at 07:43 AM |
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Those things are intended to be one use only - you may find that it won't work properly when you try to re-fit it, or it breaks when you take it
off.
It's worth trying to buy some new ones - they're astonishingly cheap - if you can find some. When you've got new ones, you can just
heave off the old ones any way that works.
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l0rd
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| posted on 28/8/09 at 07:54 AM |
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I have taken those clips out from my clio when i broke it for parts.
If removed carefully, you might be able to reuse them. (Might neeed a paiir of pliers to straighten it) I did the same when i had an issue with the
rear Central locking mechanism which was attached with these and a couple of screws.
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nick205
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| posted on 28/8/09 at 07:57 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
Those things are intended to be one use only - you may find that it won't work properly when you try to re-fit it, or it breaks when you take it
off.
It's worth trying to buy some new ones - they're astonishingly cheap - if you can find some. When you've got new ones, you can just
heave off the old ones any way that works.
...as David says, remove the old one with a bit of brute force (cold chisel often helps) and replace as a matter of course. Halfords used to sell
packs of assorted sizes for a few £.
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MautoK
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| posted on 29/8/09 at 08:15 PM |
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I always thought these were spire clips; seems they are called 'Circular push on ratchet plates', as seen 3/4 down
this page.
.02c
John.
or 'Round push-on fixes' - try Google
[Edited on 29/8/09 by MautoK]
[Edited on 29/8/09 by MautoK]
He's whittling on a piece of wood. I got a feeling that when he stops whittling, something's gonna happen. (OUATITW/Cheyenne)
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