View Full Version : Tool to safely remove trim/interior pieces
SmoothEPs
04-25-2011, 05:13 PM
I am trying to remove a few pieces (door pillar, new side mirrors) with a flat head and have successfully broken a couple plastic clips. Is there a specific trim tool that I can use to remove these parts without breaking anything?
Thank you!
beechstreet
04-25-2011, 05:15 PM
I have a set of these, they work well:
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-auto-trim-and-molding-tool-set-67021.html
Jukka
04-25-2011, 05:58 PM
all i use is a small flat head to get under the parts, then just use my hands. I've had my entire interior apart a good 10 times just using that. Some parts you can get out without even using any tools like the A-pillars
Kerby
04-25-2011, 06:57 PM
small screwdriver (PC Tech style) and mucho patience.
I just use a flat head and pull slightly.. and you have to feel for which angle you should pull it in order to pop it out safely.
RedSiBaron
04-25-2011, 08:27 PM
I have a set of these, they work well:
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-auto-trim-and-molding-tool-set-67021.html
ive been meaning to get this, ive destroyed so many good 3rd gen civic and 1g crx interior panels when one tab would stick and crack the panel :mfrown:
beechstreet
04-25-2011, 09:01 PM
ive been meaning to get this, ive destroyed so many good 3rd gen civic and 1g crx interior panels when one tab would stick and crack the panel :mfrown:
i actually bought those tools when I was tearing apart an 86 CRX. came in very handy!
RedSiBaron
04-25-2011, 09:26 PM
i actually bought those tools when I was tearing apart an 86 CRX. came in very handy!
haha ill take that as a vote of confidence in their ability to remove 25yr old plastic panels HAHA
REVnRED
05-11-2011, 08:02 PM
all i use is a small flat head to get under the parts, then just use my hands. I've had my entire interior apart a good 10 times just using that. Some parts you can get out without even using any tools like the A-pillars
the A-pillars are the two on the front coming from the dash right? do you mean i could just grab on and pull them off without removing the dash?? cause i really wanna remove mine to apply fabric too.
RHCP0801
05-11-2011, 08:06 PM
the A-pillars are the two on the front coming from the dash right? do you mean i could just grab on and pull them off without removing the dash?? cause i really wanna remove mine to apply fabric too.
yes, im removed these easily with just my hands. No need to remove the dash
talonXracer
05-11-2011, 08:11 PM
I didnt have the tools when I took my interior apart, they sure would have been handy for sure!!!
rd02SiR
05-11-2011, 08:50 PM
http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_newsletters/831.jpg
i use one of these. mines a bit different, but pretty much the same idea. Think it's called a Bone tool or something.
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