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Zuzu · 09-19-2012, 11:22 PM

Can someone please tell me how to remove those plastic lugs that hold the rear diffuser in place..

Thanks

Do you need a trim removal tool ?

Papethova · 09-20-2012, 12:32 AM

Snip them from the top and pull them out. They arent reusable youll have to buy new ones

Zuzu · 09-20-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Papethova

Snipe them from the top and pull them out. They arent reusable youll have to buy new ones

Thanks mate..Spent over 30 mins last night trying to establish a method of removal before giving up, and removing the axle back with the diffuser in place.

Bit of a pain thou, that they are not replaceable.

Knew there had to be a logical explanation..

Papethova · 09-20-2012, 01:04 AM

Sorry I meant snip but you got the idea.

I agree I wish they were reusable

Zuzu · 09-20-2012, 06:56 PM

There has to be a method of removing these damn clips without murdering them..
Such a PITA BMW went this way... How could they install a unremovable panel clip..

Aussie_in_London · 09-21-2012, 02:43 AM

There is only 4 you need to replace and can be picked up at auto shop like super cheap autos / repco etc.... I keep a few spare as they are generic clip used on most cars..

Zuzu · 09-25-2012, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie_in_London

There is only 4 you need to replace and can be picked up at auto shop like super cheap autos / repco etc.... I keep a few spare as they are generic clip used on most cars..

Thanks mate.. Will pick some up.

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Papethova Colonel Drives: '08 135/ '11 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: at Death Valley 127 Posts: 2,866 iTrader: (0)	Snip them from the top and pull them out. They arent reusable youll have to buy new ones Last edited by Papethova; 09-20-2012 at 01:04 AM.

09-20-2012, 06:56 PM	#5
Zuzu Major General Drives: VO 1M Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SyDnEy Oz Posts: 7,008 iTrader: (0)	There has to be a method of removing these damn clips without murdering them.. Such a PITA BMW went this way... How could they install a unremovable panel clip.. __________________ COBB tune ... ETS FMIC ... aFe CAI ... Meisterschaft GT exhaust ... BM OCC ... H&R springs :

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09-20-2012, 01:04 AM	#4
Papethova Colonel Drives: '08 135/ '11 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: at Death Valley 127 Posts: 2,866 iTrader: (0)	Sorry I meant snip but you got the idea. I agree I wish they were reusable

09-21-2012, 02:43 AM	#6
Aussie_in_London Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 1M & track built Astra OPC Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,522 iTrader: (0)	There is only 4 you need to replace and can be picked up at auto shop like super cheap autos / repco etc.... I keep a few spare as they are generic clip used on most cars..