Front grill clips
02-04-17, 06:55 PM
#1
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Front grill clips
Besides a trip to dealer. And not the common ones. But there are two clips on the end of the grill.
And they are covered by the side engine covers so can't see them unless remove. These you use a common screwdriver and turn a half turn to remove.
I broke one off putting in radar detector and need to replace.
Still hate that they use so many cheap clips that I would not even use on a toy car. Especially the engine cover.
I mean really, how much more would a screw have cost.
Thanks for any help
PS for 2011 LS
And they are covered by the side engine covers so can't see them unless remove. These you use a common screwdriver and turn a half turn to remove.
I broke one off putting in radar detector and need to replace.
Still hate that they use so many cheap clips that I would not even use on a toy car. Especially the engine cover.
I mean really, how much more would a screw have cost.
Thanks for any help
PS for 2011 LS
Last edited by RR601; 02-04-17 at 06:56 PM. Reason: add
02-05-17, 01:14 PM
#2
Lexus Test Driver
I know exactly what plastic insert your speaking about, as I've removed my grille/front bumper cover quite a few times.
Agreed there are a lot of plastic inserts and clips used as fasteners beneath the hood, however, of manipulated correctly, they can serve their purpose without being compromised redundantly. I will say this though-the plastic used regarding these inserts in particular, could have been constructed of a more dense composition.
These two inserts are fairly quick release once the the 1/4 turn is completed.
These clips seem to be pretty Lexus specific though.
What I would do is contact Lexus and ask what the insert is called or obtain a part number and search ebay, but I can't imagine the inserts would cost very much at all. Then again, it is the dealership.
In the mean time, what you could do as a temporary fix, is use a zip tie, then once you've got the part you need, remove the zip tie and insert the new part.
Mine are still in pretty good shape but I guess I wouldn't mind a spare set.
If you decide to take this on, please keep us informed of your outcome.
Good luck!
Agreed there are a lot of plastic inserts and clips used as fasteners beneath the hood, however, of manipulated correctly, they can serve their purpose without being compromised redundantly. I will say this though-the plastic used regarding these inserts in particular, could have been constructed of a more dense composition.
These two inserts are fairly quick release once the the 1/4 turn is completed.
These clips seem to be pretty Lexus specific though.
What I would do is contact Lexus and ask what the insert is called or obtain a part number and search ebay, but I can't imagine the inserts would cost very much at all. Then again, it is the dealership.
In the mean time, what you could do as a temporary fix, is use a zip tie, then once you've got the part you need, remove the zip tie and insert the new part.
Mine are still in pretty good shape but I guess I wouldn't mind a spare set.
If you decide to take this on, please keep us informed of your outcome.
Good luck!
02-06-17, 08:12 AM
#4
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Thread Starter
Found them
I know exactly what plastic insert your speaking about, as I've removed my grille/front bumper cover quite a few times.
Agreed there are a lot of plastic inserts and clips used as fasteners beneath the hood, however, of manipulated correctly, they can serve their purpose without being compromised redundantly. I will say this though-the plastic used regarding these inserts in particular, could have been constructed of a more dense composition.
These two inserts are fairly quick release once the the 1/4 turn is completed.
These clips seem to be pretty Lexus specific though.
What I would do is contact Lexus and ask what the insert is called or obtain a part number and search ebay, but I can't imagine the inserts would cost very much at all. Then again, it is the dealership.
In the mean time, what you could do as a temporary fix, is use a zip tie, then once you've got the part you need, remove the zip tie and insert the new part.
Mine are still in pretty good shape but I guess I wouldn't mind a spare set.
If you decide to take this on, please keep us informed of your outcome.
Good luck!
Agreed there are a lot of plastic inserts and clips used as fasteners beneath the hood, however, of manipulated correctly, they can serve their purpose without being compromised redundantly. I will say this though-the plastic used regarding these inserts in particular, could have been constructed of a more dense composition.
These two inserts are fairly quick release once the the 1/4 turn is completed.
These clips seem to be pretty Lexus specific though.
What I would do is contact Lexus and ask what the insert is called or obtain a part number and search ebay, but I can't imagine the inserts would cost very much at all. Then again, it is the dealership.
In the mean time, what you could do as a temporary fix, is use a zip tie, then once you've got the part you need, remove the zip tie and insert the new part.
Mine are still in pretty good shape but I guess I wouldn't mind a spare set.
If you decide to take this on, please keep us informed of your outcome.
Good luck!
Lexus numbers
4774950100
5211550040
Found on Ebay but each piece was 6.00 to 15.00 for one.
Then got lucky and found Carparts.com for about 96 cents eah peice but 10.00 minuim and 10.00 shipping. Still not to bad
https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuse...09-GRILLE-CLIP
https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuse....keywordsearch
02-06-17, 10:02 AM
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Pole Position
Then got lucky and found Carparts.com for about 96 cents eah peice but 10.00 minuim and 10.00 shipping. Still not to bad
https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuse....keywordsearch
https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuse....keywordsearch
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