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Sep 30, 2011 | 08:29 PM

#31

Mikey100

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I really appreciate the tip - Especially the photographs.

Best Wishes, Mikey

Lake Oconee, GA

Oct 1, 2011 | 05:51 AM

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Mikey100

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Originally Posted by Nospinzone

Yea, but you don't get as many points if they survive, right?

Yes ........ But this only applies if you hit someone while in France @!

LOL !

Best Wishes to all ..........

Mikey
Lake Oconee, GA

Jul 23, 2013 | 10:27 AM

#33

Daco

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Clips online?

do you have a part # or model # for the clips? Has anyone found these online and if so where? I looked at rock auto but could not find them.

Jul 23, 2013 | 03:15 PM

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Silverpaws

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/221210560681 I recently purchased these on ebay. They are identical to OEM and very inexpensive compared to dealer prices. I am cheep!

The downside is that your order takes 2 to 3 weeks to arrive from China. You can find them on ebay from U.S. sellers at higher prices. By the way, these clips work perfectly also and can be re-used if you understand how to remove them.

Last edited by Silverpaws; Jul 23, 2013 at 03:24 PM.

Jul 23, 2013 | 03:35 PM

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Silverpaws

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Also you might want to review this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ning-clip.html

Jul 23, 2013 | 06:43 PM

#36

tofu

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Originally Posted by Newps

Just a heads up on the plastic clips that hold the engine cover on. I recent purchased a 2007 LS 460. While I was getting it smogged the tech and I started poking around under the hood. I grabbed one of the side plastic panels and it just about fell off in my hand. All of the plastic clips popped out and a couple fell into the engine compartment. So I started looking around and noticed I was missing a lot of the plastic clips and the ones that were on there were doing very little at holding the panels in place. The factory clips did not fit the holes as they should have, they were too small for the holes. I went to my local ACE Hardware and picked up a bunch of plastic automotive clips. They had all sorts of different kinds in different lengths and hole sizes. I found some great ones that hold all of my panels firmly in place. I picked about 10 extra ones to use as spares incase they brake or get lost. Let me know if you want me to post up a picture of the clips I purchased.

I heard someone said that Lexus will put new ones for you free if you take your car in.

Sep 15, 2013 | 11:33 AM

#37

rpe94

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From: MA

Retainer clips

I have noticed that the battery cover has clips that you push in to release, where the other engine compartment covers have clips that you push the center in to lock.

Does anyone have the part number for each style of clip, so that I can order some?

Thank you,
Ray
Boston, MA

Sep 15, 2013 | 02:07 PM

#38

Silverpaws

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Ray, you can find the part numbers in this tread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ning-clip.html I believe that you will find that each of the clips work the same if you have factory clips. If you push the center in far enough, the clip will release.

Last edited by Silverpaws; Sep 15, 2013 at 02:15 PM.

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Feb 18, 2014 | 06:50 PM

#39

RR601

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverpaws

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221210560681 I recently purchased these on ebay. They are identical to OEM and very inexpensive compared to dealer prices. I am cheep!

Tried those. But they do not seem anything like the oem type. You cant push down on the center to remove without a tool. But still good for the price.

Feb 18, 2014 | 08:16 PM

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scottkroug

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From: Wild wild west

A quick search pulled these up on ebay
supplier from the USA with quick shipping
The way they first wrote it made me think it was 1000 LOL

100 OEM clips for 23.98

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/151148837132?lpid=82

Feb 18, 2014 | 08:17 PM

#41

Lexus4me

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do they have clips in white?

Feb 19, 2014 | 04:54 AM

#42

scottkroug

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Once again a quick search "Hint, Hint" brought up this.. I have used it many times and it works great on plastic.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEM-Paint-Carpet-Plastic-Vinyl-Flat-Phantom-White-Aerosol-12-oz-Ea-15003-/191064213834?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item2c7c50894a&vxp=mtr

Feb 19, 2014 | 06:52 AM

#43

RR601

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Originally Posted by scottkroug

A quick search pulled these up on ebay
supplier from the USA with quick shipping
The way they first wrote it made me think it was 1000 LOL

100 OEM clips for 23.98

100OEM Clips Grille Push Type Retainer Clip for Lexus Toyota 90467 07211 L19 | eBay

I think those are the ones I just got in. The problem with any of the Ebay ones are they don't push down to release. Tried 3 different ones on Ebay.

Feb 19, 2014 | 07:37 AM

#44

shrikelex

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scottkroug

Once again a quick search "Hint, Hint" brought up this.. I have used it many times and it works great on plastic.

SEM Paint Carpet Plastic Vinyl Flat Phantom White Aerosol 12 oz ea 15003 | eBay

I used a product like that before, back in the days I had two 735i's and changed all the plastic tan color interior pieces to all black, came out pretty good. Far as the 460 for a color change, I'd only consider dyeing the carpet which is grey to black using a professional product, but for now I'll try to clean all the time, ugh..

Feb 19, 2014 | 08:13 AM

#45

scottkroug

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From: Wild wild west

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayh78

I think those are the ones I just got in. The problem with any of the Ebay ones are they don't push down to release. Tried 3 different ones on Ebay.

At a cost of $0.24 cents each I can afford to replace a few each time

Which by the way had me thinking when I saw this on e bay last night.
If they cost us $0.24 cents each how much could Lexus pay for a few million at a time?
Makes you wonder!!!

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