DIY Car Fastener Clip Removal Tool

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AFire Media

AFire Media

7 жыл бұрын

A quick easy way on how to remove plastic clips from you car using something everyone has in the house. These auto fastener clips can be difficult to remove, especially without the right tools (amzn.to/3M1Ucm6). These clips can be found on nearly every make and model and hold your interior and exterior coverings in place. If you are attempting a quick repair and don't have an automotive pry tool kit, try a common kitchen fork!
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If you are in need of a fastening clip but don’t have the correct tools available, take a fork and bend the inner prongs outward for an easy and quick diy auto clip pry tool. It's an effective and cheap way of removing these bumper, molding, and trim clips without much damage, allowing you to re-use them again and again.
Removing a car fastener clip can vary depending on the type of clip and the vehicle make and model. Here is a general process for removing a fastener clip:
1. Locate the fastener clip. It may be located on the interior or exterior of the vehicle and can be found holding various parts in place, such as trim panels, door panels, and upholstery.
2. Identify the type of clip. There are several types of fastener clips, such as push-type, twist-type, or Christmas tree clips. Each type requires a different approach for removal.
3. Gather the necessary tools. Depending on the type of clip, you may need pliers, a flat-head screwdriver, a trim tool, or a special clip removal tool.
4. Begin by carefully prying the clip out of its position using the appropriate tool. Be careful not to damage the surrounding area.
5. If the clip is a push-type, you may need to use a flat-head screwdriver or a trim tool to gently pry it out.
6. If the clip is a twist-type, you may need to use a pair of pliers to twist it back and forth until it releases.
7. Some clips are Christmas tree clips, they have a center pin that needs to be pressed down to release the clip. In this case, you may need a special clip removal tool or a flat-head screwdriver.
8. Once the clip is released, carefully remove it from the vehicle and dispose of it properly.
It's important to be gentle and careful when removing fastener clips, as they can be easily damaged or broken, which can make reinstallation difficult or impossible. If you are unsure about how to remove a particular clip, consult the vehicle's service manual or a professional mechanic for guidance.
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@TeaParty1776
@TeaParty1776 Жыл бұрын
Making tools from household items and junk is Gods work. Bless you, my son.
@danielpereziv1493
@danielpereziv1493 4 жыл бұрын
I am not a mechanic; and here I am trying to use a flat head to pop these off till I found this video. A FORK!!! Omg you are a lifesaving; thank you so much. This girl of mine is now in my small tool bag.
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching!
@whodhavethoughtit3784
@whodhavethoughtit3784 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!! You helped me ....
@kwbalance108
@kwbalance108 3 жыл бұрын
I never thought about screwing action to get those things out...genius!
@ponceluis2824
@ponceluis2824 2 жыл бұрын
“Common fork, obviously”Never in my life have I seen this type of style fork! Nice hack forsure I’ll keep my eyes peeled for this style utensil 😂✌️🤘
@jasont7814
@jasont7814 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome tip, I’ve been working on these fenders for 45 minutes. Thank you.
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@oliverstone8715
@oliverstone8715 3 жыл бұрын
Genius! I ordered the actual tool from Amazon THEN said "let me Google this. Came across your video and canceled my Amazon order!! Thanks Bro!👍🏿
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@joemoonraker
@joemoonraker 3 ай бұрын
As I scrolled, this warmed my heart. Work on brother!
@andreabella3020
@andreabella3020 6 жыл бұрын
Man, thank you so much. This worked perfectly. Unbelievable how genius this was. Much appreciated. This works people
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 6 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@ImTheDaveman
@ImTheDaveman Жыл бұрын
I went to the local dollar store and got a cheapy set of 3 forks for a dollar - and this worked for me like a charm. Although the cheapy fork looks like a pretzel on a bad hair day by the time I got the 3rd clip removed. LoL. I APPRECIATE ya doing this video! You saved me some time and some money. 👍👍👍
@pookiewilliams8744
@pookiewilliams8744 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I was struggling with a flathead screwdriver lol!
@michael.g5402
@michael.g5402 8 ай бұрын
I needed a tool, found this video and it worked great. Thanks for posting😊
@rx7cl
@rx7cl 2 ай бұрын
Was trying to get a 40 year off old headliner and didn't have anything to get them off,ill be damned I had a fork in the garage 😂 genius son.... it's work's... great tip and video thank you...
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 2 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Glad it helped and thanks for watching and commenting!
@thelastknightsovwinterborn9095
@thelastknightsovwinterborn9095 7 ай бұрын
I have that same fork - be right back.
@DoneWrongType
@DoneWrongType 3 жыл бұрын
Gonna try this on when I install my bug deflector on my ‘04 Accord tomorrow. Thanks
@shawnorcutt1200
@shawnorcutt1200 3 жыл бұрын
THIS LITERALLY is exactly what I needed!!!!! Thank you!!!!
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching and commenting!
@xrayermike
@xrayermike 5 жыл бұрын
Only needed to remove one clip to replace a windshield washer nozzle and this worked great!
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@amaebibebe
@amaebibebe 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Sending you a virtual beer for that hack!
@thomaspalomo3891
@thomaspalomo3891 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I was able to repair the latch flap on my 2013 Ford Fusion with just a fork
@vr2137
@vr2137 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.. I was wondering how to remove these things.. Honestly it's a PITA, to remove many of 'em though. You're a lifesaver
@garyfast9072
@garyfast9072 10 ай бұрын
Worked like a charm! Thank you!
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 10 ай бұрын
Glad to help, thanks for watching!
@atibbs14
@atibbs14 6 жыл бұрын
Simple and effective!
@AnupKumar-wk8ed
@AnupKumar-wk8ed Жыл бұрын
This trick is a crazy one! It works! Thanks.
@ericmoresea6461
@ericmoresea6461 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Man. Got a Honda skid plate I’ve had hangin’ on for dear life for MONTHS (thank you, zip ties) and now it’s time for it to go. Gonna give this a shot since the auto store’s closed and I’m tired of bein’ a noise disturbance...😄
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@meeekstubbular
@meeekstubbular 4 жыл бұрын
Seems like a great idea and the comments support it Thanks a lot will try it!
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope it works for you!
@CarlCampbell
@CarlCampbell 2 жыл бұрын
I feel so dumb for not thinking of this before myself. Lifesaver!
@kirkarnold9023
@kirkarnold9023 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again... simple...
@jasonphilips487
@jasonphilips487 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This hack saves me time and money. Brilliant!
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@NK-ox9uo
@NK-ox9uo 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I couldn’t find this information anywhere.
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 5 ай бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@romannagel2414
@romannagel2414 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Very informative !
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped and thanks for watching!
@LanNguyen-mg3wb
@LanNguyen-mg3wb 5 жыл бұрын
I did it. Great trick
@user-bc8vj9rm8q
@user-bc8vj9rm8q Жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@weiye701
@weiye701 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing beautiful idea! Works perfect for me to take clips out of toyota camry 2001. Thanks tons!
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@AZHighDesert2
@AZHighDesert2 5 жыл бұрын
Went in the house, bent a fork and fixed a problem that caused me 2 broken tabs. Thank you for the help.
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@shukurali6103
@shukurali6103 5 жыл бұрын
awesome trick..thanks bro
@lisagallups9792
@lisagallups9792 2 жыл бұрын
Oh Man Thank You So So Much Your Video Saved Me... Thank You For Taking Your Time Of For Us Who Really Needed This... Thanks BUNCHES. 💯🙃
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching.
@onestep7752
@onestep7752 5 жыл бұрын
Superb idea loved it. Thanks and keep the great working going
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, much appreciated!
@k-nemo
@k-nemo 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpful, thank you
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MsEdithMB
@MsEdithMB 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ProjectMopar6
@ProjectMopar6 5 жыл бұрын
You don’t know how helpful this video is🙏🏽
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@timothyoconnor1513
@timothyoconnor1513 3 жыл бұрын
Great job, worked perfeclty
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad it helped!
@aubreyj.tennant1123
@aubreyj.tennant1123 Жыл бұрын
What The Fork! Who knew 💪🏼👍🙃
@DiegoIsTheName
@DiegoIsTheName Жыл бұрын
Useful when I needed a quick answer. Much appreciated.
@ASDFAHED1985
@ASDFAHED1985 3 ай бұрын
Thanks, it is very useful
@fatboy7185
@fatboy7185 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@zoneoneadministration2203
@zoneoneadministration2203 5 жыл бұрын
Dr. McCoy: "It's dead, Jim...", stick a fork in it!
@ncmathura
@ncmathura 4 жыл бұрын
This is an aewsome vid....i have been trying to figure how to DIY with out running to the store......
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@BWater-yq3jx
@BWater-yq3jx 3 жыл бұрын
"This is just a common fork..." *shows fancy-ass fork 😏
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing but the best for my ride :)
@grumpywasp4533
@grumpywasp4533 2 жыл бұрын
Looks silver! Very fancy.
@franctoma
@franctoma 6 жыл бұрын
Nice, fork worked well for me also.
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@harrypressman2
@harrypressman2 2 жыл бұрын
For fork sakes!! That's ingenious.
@erichschulte3164
@erichschulte3164 6 жыл бұрын
Worked well for me. Thanks.
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 6 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 6 жыл бұрын
+Erich Schulte glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@amanwithhiscigaretteandcof3474
@amanwithhiscigaretteandcof3474 3 жыл бұрын
THANKS
@305miami
@305miami Жыл бұрын
do I need to remove the part off my fork? What tools can I use as a substitution, also will it damage the screw because I don’t have replacement ones.
@mamiewestern
@mamiewestern 2 жыл бұрын
Been trying pull those clips out of my jeep for 30 mins now with a flathead. THANK YOU! 2 seconds and pop out of there.
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia Жыл бұрын
Glad to help! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@kvrh
@kvrh 5 жыл бұрын
thankss!!
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bdhd206
@bdhd206 5 жыл бұрын
Barilliant!
@arctichare8185
@arctichare8185 5 жыл бұрын
good one
@53yankee76
@53yankee76 2 жыл бұрын
That looks like an expensive fork. Don’t let the wife catch you!
@heymasonchen
@heymasonchen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this is really helpful!!!
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@nontrickpony
@nontrickpony 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a lovely fork 😅
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing but the best for my clips!
@majcrash
@majcrash 5 жыл бұрын
I used the fork to get it started, and a hammer claw to finish it. The fasteners on a radiator cover come out super hard.
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Are you turning counterclockwise when pulling out? That seems to help when I do it.
@QuantorPlaysGames
@QuantorPlaysGames Ай бұрын
thats a cool fork 😏 🍴
@eddted2876
@eddted2876 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is smart he uses a kitchen fork instead of a fancy tool and it works! Just how to remove a bumper and fix the bumper clips ???? No one did a step by step video on that !
@TeaParty1776
@TeaParty1776 Жыл бұрын
I occasionally add to several boxes of junk just in case. You never know when you may need a particular shape for a repair. Yard sales are a good source for old, obscure things the seller may give away,
@gicyurok2
@gicyurok2 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, Hope it does the trick for me.
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 4 жыл бұрын
Just remember to twist while pulling the tab out. Thanks for watching!
@alexanderhaar4269
@alexanderhaar4269 4 жыл бұрын
How would they benefit to make it easy and affordable for the hardworking consumer who has/is paid/paying for an overpriced product to repair and/or maintain that product on their own without overriding every single part in the vehicle/product and making it very difficult to do it yourself without a special tool and knowledge.!! But thanks to you and many others with great advice,knowledge, and sometimes just an opinion on what helped for you...may go along way for others. THANKS
@rs72098
@rs72098 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, car manufacturers not only outsource jobs to save on labor, but they also took tax payer loans after the 2008 crisis, and still have the nerve to nickel and dime the consumer.
@drprick7432
@drprick7432 3 жыл бұрын
My fasteners refused to come out, so I said Fork You!
@ToanDNguyen
@ToanDNguyen 6 жыл бұрын
nice fork
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 6 жыл бұрын
Girlfriend still hasn't found out I took it :)
@eachampandmabel
@eachampandmabel 5 жыл бұрын
not anymore.
@redwofu6691
@redwofu6691 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bb
@passiton3801
@passiton3801 2 жыл бұрын
He didn't have to fork out any bucks for it either!
@aoudjit78
@aoudjit78 Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@garymccallister2053
@garymccallister2053 Жыл бұрын
You forking kidding me
@m32bad1
@m32bad1 2 жыл бұрын
Son of a gun it worked!
@isaaccamachop
@isaaccamachop 4 жыл бұрын
Aunque no entendí el idioma me sirvió el tip
@thekingpug8281
@thekingpug8281 3 жыл бұрын
This looks like MacGyver he made in during the 80s I like this I hope can make me some to buy some please
@covidcarl7480
@covidcarl7480 13 күн бұрын
worked like a charm
@kevbrooks14
@kevbrooks14 Жыл бұрын
Wow wish I would’ve found this video first. I just busted two clips.
@UncGotBandsFr
@UncGotBandsFr 3 жыл бұрын
I used some jumper cables and pulled them out
@alexharshman7025
@alexharshman7025 4 жыл бұрын
Your f@!$&*%× awsome dude thanks so much lol
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@porkypk2677
@porkypk2677 2 жыл бұрын
Do the screwed clips just screw into the car floor ?
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, more or less. It's not as easy as a traditional screw, but it is threaded and has to be turned in order to be pushed in.
@bryanakaelchap0298
@bryanakaelchap0298 Жыл бұрын
How do i remove one that the head broke on????
@olegpal5926
@olegpal5926 Жыл бұрын
Grab it with tweezers or needle nose pliers or drill into it
@drj9705
@drj9705 5 жыл бұрын
clever! and the manufacturer using these type of fastener are just stupid. making routine maintenance and repair so difficult. and you have to prepare for some spare rivets in your car.
@LanNguyen-mg3wb
@LanNguyen-mg3wb 5 жыл бұрын
Dr J悟 I agreed
@jb6574
@jb6574 4 жыл бұрын
Yeaj i hate those clips..tuns a 5 min job into a 30min job just trying to remove those clips
@rs72098
@rs72098 4 жыл бұрын
Manufacturers are penny pinchers and like making money by forcing customers to the car's dealers. Otherwise choose from a non-corporate mechanic who possibly hires ex- felons. I won't be too sad when electric cars take over.
@daviderhahon
@daviderhahon 3 жыл бұрын
Lol. I think they actually made them that way to prevent them from pulling it on their own. Durability. Also, there are no edges so you don't accidentally pry them off while doing normal things like putting big stuff in the trunk.
@jp0461
@jp0461 Жыл бұрын
Chevy Malibu 2013 trunk clips hard to move
@305miami
@305miami Жыл бұрын
2014 Honda Accord as well
@oysned
@oysned 3 жыл бұрын
How do you install those clips?
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 3 жыл бұрын
They should just push back in, but may need to be turned clockwise to fully seat.
@kwbalance108
@kwbalance108 3 жыл бұрын
That is so not a common fork, that thing is beautiful
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Only the best for my car :)
@kwbalance108
@kwbalance108 3 жыл бұрын
@@AFireMedia Got that right!
@balzito
@balzito 2 жыл бұрын
The fork was almost designed for removing clips
@SirGipsy
@SirGipsy Жыл бұрын
If i take them out i must replace them?
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia Жыл бұрын
As long as they are in good condition, they can be reused.
@ninogelato
@ninogelato 6 ай бұрын
Nah just zip tie it
@melissanative1799
@melissanative1799 Жыл бұрын
NICE! NOW HOW DO YOU PROPERLY PUT IT BACK IN?
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia Жыл бұрын
I gently push in while turning slightly. I don't turn as much as I would a screw, but eventually it will find its way in and seat fully.
@melissanative1799
@melissanative1799 Жыл бұрын
@@AFireMedia Thank you!
@grumpywasp4533
@grumpywasp4533 2 жыл бұрын
I can see my going through a shit load of forks before I find the right one… I’ll point my angry wife in your direction. I’m sure you can take her wrath!
@christph3118
@christph3118 5 жыл бұрын
A fork?
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Indeed, works well in a pinch.
@haileyanthony5941
@haileyanthony5941 Жыл бұрын
How do you put them back in?
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia Жыл бұрын
Generally, you will want to push them in slightly then turn clockwise while gently pushing inward. This should seat it fully and clip into place.
@jiviteshpandab6194
@jiviteshpandab6194 Жыл бұрын
this saved my fingers. otherwise i would have red fingers by now
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia Жыл бұрын
Those clips can be painful without the right tool! Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@rennengarnes9414
@rennengarnes9414 2 жыл бұрын
Bro I was using a flat head. This works 1milliom times better
@Project_X_101
@Project_X_101 3 жыл бұрын
What are the name of these clips I need to order some. HELPP 😱
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 3 жыл бұрын
I think they're just called mold retaining clips. Hope it helps!
@zannymoss
@zannymoss Жыл бұрын
How do you put it back in ?
@hakanozkan5673
@hakanozkan5673 Жыл бұрын
you dont
@zannymoss
@zannymoss Жыл бұрын
What would I do? Get a new one?
@hakanozkan5673
@hakanozkan5673 Жыл бұрын
@@zannymoss yes...some wont go back in...thats how they are designed
@sergiosalinas3520
@sergiosalinas3520 Жыл бұрын
What a bs
@latheeshkoroth9067
@latheeshkoroth9067 2 жыл бұрын
What the fork!
@patrickhodge4975
@patrickhodge4975 2 жыл бұрын
Putting them back…ugh
@haileyanthony5941
@haileyanthony5941 Жыл бұрын
How did you put them back?
@jamiehill1444
@jamiehill1444 4 жыл бұрын
That is not a normal fork
@AFireMedia
@AFireMedia 4 жыл бұрын
True that, but I promise even the most basic of forks will work :)
@dennistaylor7830
@dennistaylor7830 4 жыл бұрын
But how do you cook them and how do they taste??
@CEng-ge6sw
@CEng-ge6sw 3 жыл бұрын
Same as any mushroom but these are tougher.
@shirley9780
@shirley9780 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am a supplier of auto clips and removal tools from China. Do you need auto clips or removal tools?
@swaelee3004
@swaelee3004 2 жыл бұрын
Obviously not mans made one with a fork 🤣
@mamiewestern
@mamiewestern 2 жыл бұрын
@@swaelee3004 😂🤣 🤣🤣🤣
@xzx4020
@xzx4020 5 жыл бұрын
You can buy a 1 dollar flat head and cut the center out and bend to what you want also
@jasont7814
@jasont7814 5 жыл бұрын
Zack Ryan Or you can just walk in the kitchen and grab a fork.
@jb6574
@jb6574 4 жыл бұрын
Those are the worst clips
@asadbabar3898
@asadbabar3898 Жыл бұрын
Very poor method
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