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    Tool to safely remove trim/interior pieces

    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?

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    I have a set of these, they work well:
    http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...set-67021.html

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    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

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    small screwdriver (PC Tech style) and mucho patience.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beechstreet View Post
    I have a set of these, they work well:
    http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...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
    my ep is white...

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    Quote Originally Posted by RedSiBaron View Post
    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
    i actually bought those tools when I was tearing apart an 86 CRX. came in very handy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by beechstreet View Post
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jukka View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by REVnRED View Post
    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

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    I didnt have the tools when I took my interior apart, they sure would have been handy for sure!!!
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    http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images...etters/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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