Tips For Removing Plastic Body Clips (ASN0405-12)

TIPS FOR REMOVING PLASTIC BODY CLIPS

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Acura vehicles use plastic body clips to attach inner fenders, bumpers, and other plastic components. When these clips get covered with dirt or road grime, they're a real bear to remove and can easily break, especially if you're using a screwdriver. Here are a couple of tips to make short work of it:

• Use Honda Multi-Lube Rust Penetrant (P/N 08732-0003).  Just spray a shot onto the top of the clip. The spray lubricates the plastic so the clip pops out more easily with less chance of breaking.
Fig 1: Using Honda Multi-Lube Rust Penetrant
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• Use Push Pin Puller (T/N 07AACSJAA100).  This new required special tool was specially made for American Honda to remove plastic body clips without damaging them. Just position the tool's jaws on the two indents in the clip's head, and squeeze the handle. The tool releases the clip's inner plunger, letting you easily remove the clip. All Honda dealers are being sent two of these push pin pullers. Order more of these pullers through normal parts ordering channels.
Fig 2: Using Push Pin Puller
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