Help removing dash trim clips

[AK72X]

I am in the process of changing my dash trim. The new dash trim is missing this clips so I will transfer it from my old trim to the new one. However, I can't seem to remove this clips from my current dash trim, any ideas on how to remove and transfer it?

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[CrazyHippie]

Gently pry up the two pointed tabs on either side of the main center tab with a small flat screwdriver. Once these are lifted, the clip should just slide off. Bend the two pointed tabs back down before installing on the new trim. They kind of dig into the plastic to prevent the clip from backing out.

 

[geep81]

Those two forks are digging in to the plastic on both sides. You have to slide something/gently pry them up (but not much so that they deform) and they slide off.

 

[MiamiGT350]

What trim are you going coming from and going to?

 

[Crew4991]

Those clips can be a pain in the rear but you will want to pry up on the two inside prongs on both sides for it to come loose to reuse. I really dislike them but dang they sure do hold well.

 

[JetGray_Mach1]

Get your self some interior trim removal. You need to be a little forceful and pry at the corners with it equally. What usually breaks the clips or trim piece is pry on it hard on 1 side. Gently wiggle on each corner.

 

[RazzaRossa]

Go to your local auto parts store and buy the 5 piece trim removal kit, comes with a couple pry bars that look like tiny forks. The kit is all plastic tools, or go on Amazon and do a search for trim removal tools

 

[AK72X]

What trim are you going coming from and going to?

premium trim w/ three vents to PP trim with the two gauges

 

[AK72X]

Gently pry up the two pointed tabs on either side of the main center tab with a small flat screwdriver. Once these are lifted, the clip should just slide off. Bend the two pointed tabs back down before installing on the new trim. They kind of dig into the plastic to prevent the clip from backing out.

I tried to pry the two diggers and bend them a little but no luck, they always get back to the same position. However, I managed to take the clip out by lifting them up and inserting a very thin plastic card (iFixit phone repairing cards) cut into a small square. Once inserted into both sides (each side has a small plastic card fitted underneath the diggers), the clip could slide off easily since it’s not biting the trim anymore.

 

[AK72X]

Those clips can be a pain in the rear but you will want to pry up on the two inside prongs on both sides for it to come loose to reuse. I really dislike them but dang they sure do hold well.

managed to take the clip out by lifting them up and inserting a very thin plastic card (iFixit phone repairing cards) cut into a small square. Once inserted into both sides (each side has a small plastic card fitted underneath the diggers), the clip could slide off easily since it’s not biting the trim anymore.

they do hold well indeed

 

[AK72X]

Those two forks are digging in to the plastic on both sides. You have to slide something/gently pry them up (but not much so that they deform) and they slide off.

Got it removed by sliding something underneath them. Thanks a lot

 

[CrazyHippie]

I tried to pry the two diggers and bend them a little but no luck, they always get back to the same position. However, I managed to take the clip out by lifting them up and inserting a very thin plastic card (iFixit phone repairing cards) cut into a small square. Once inserted into both sides (each side has a small plastic card fitted underneath the diggers), the clip could slide off easily since it’s not biting the trim anymore.

Perfect!

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