Removing side vents

[michaelb]

Hi guys, what's the best way to remove the side vents, without breaking the clips? Cheers

[delhusband]

Following with interest, Tried once and failed - was trying to get inside to push out dent in panel from inside

[Call the midlife!]

Even if you do remove it without breaking them they'll fall off into the inner wing!
They get old and brittle, especially in the cold weather, you could try warming them up a bit first, or just treat them as consumables and keep some spares to hand. They're cheap enough to buy new.


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[StuC]

Flat bladed screwdriver with tape on (to protect paint) slow even pressure and wait for the pop.
Couple of tips:
Try and avoid in cold weather, the plastic is more brittle when cold.
Also, bear in mind that most if these clips are 10 years +, having endured lots of extremes of temperature. There is a high chance of them breaking even with a gentle touch.

[StuC]

Even if you do remove it without breaking them they'll fall off into the inner wing!
They get old and brittle, especially in the cold weather, you could try warming them up a bit first, or just treat them as consumables and keep some spares to hand. They're cheap enough to buy new.


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Beat me to it!! I spent too long typing. Lol

[Call the midlife!]

Even if you do remove it without breaking them they'll fall off into the inner wing!
They get old and brittle, especially in the cold weather, you could try warming them up a bit first, or just treat them as consumables and keep some spares to hand. They're cheap enough to buy new.


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Beat me to it!! I spent too long typing. Lol

Haha! I've already moved on since then too! I've seen folk demonstrate removing them on YouTube by just getting their fingers under the back edge and ripping them off!
I bought a selection of trim removal tools (notched plastic pry bars etc) and they're fairly successful.


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[michaelb]

Where would you get your hands on new clips?

[Call the midlife!]

Where would you get your hands on new clips?

Fleabay is usually ok or vehicleclips.co.uk (I think, try a few variations) I got some a few weeks back I'll see if I kept the details but a lot of the trim clips are universal across the Toyota range.


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[michaelb]

Ok, many thanks mate

[Call the midlife!]

Ok, many thanks mate

No bother mate, I've looked back but can't see the details of the ones I ordered and I've had 3 different sets over winter [emoji23]


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[michaelb]

It's ok, I found them on fleabay, cheers