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How to properly remove engine bay cover clips?

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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Default How to properly remove engine bay cover clips?

So i tried and it seems to be impossible.

Can someone tell me how to remove those dozen or more clips?
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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you push in the middle part down and then pull up the overall clip up. once the clip is out, you need to pull/push the middle part back up from the overall clip so you could put it back into the hole and then push the middle pin flush to secure it.
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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i hope that information helps
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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One more reason you should read your owner's manual:



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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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Yeh i saw the illustrations but couldnt put a finger on it as to push the center down.

But now i can't seem to 'released' the down position so i can insert it back in.

There is a long claw and three short ones holding the center piece, doesnt seem to do nothing when i tried to release the grip?
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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you have to kind of pry the claws outward so you could push the center pin back up, then you can insert it back in. After a few tries, you'll get the hang of it.
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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Just curious... do the 2007 ISx50s have new/different clips? I recently saw a 2007 IS and the clips were different from mine (the ones in the pics above)...
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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Yes, there are new clips for the 2007 models. If you go to your dealer to buy replacement clips, you'll get the new ones. I'm not sure which ones I like better - the new ones are better clips, but are a pain in the a$$ to remove...

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