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chrisj · 10-16-2010, 02:42 AM

Kevin, is there no way to get needle nose pliers in that hole or something just to get it close so you can grab it? If you can get hold of it any at all, you might be able to maneuver the socket back into its slot. It's a totally shitty situation, I know.

.Kevin. · 10-16-2010, 02:53 AM

I live in prince george bc I havent seen shit all for auto stores, except canadian tire lol

and nope, I even tried my girlfriends tweezers and a needle to shape it in, the problem is how the hell do i twist it without pushing it in again AND moving it around is impossible ive tried until my arms are sore from being held up lol. Even the lightbulb is in there but I cant see it, maybe if I found this molding remover or whatever it might help.

What could I say to make them believe me then? lol im fucked paying for nothing bah this BLOWS

Kaotic Lazagna · 10-16-2010, 03:11 AM

Those retainer clips have to be disengaged one at a time. Start disengaging one, and lightly pull down on the molding until it doesn't pop back in anymore. Stick the end of a Q-tip in, and proceed to disengage the other clips, and do the same (Q-tip and move on) until all four are disengaged. Then it should come off. I've disengaged moldings before by using a small, thin flat head. Sure, it took a while compared to having that molding remover tool, but I don't want to spend extra money if I can improvise. hahahaha. By small and thin, I mean pocket size.

Kaotic Lazagna · 10-16-2010, 03:12 AM

Also, if worse comes to worse, order that tool online.

.Kevin. · 10-16-2010, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Those retainer clips have to be disengaged one at a time. Start disengaging one, and lightly pull down on the molding until it doesn't pop back in anymore. Stick the end of a Q-tip in, and proceed to disengage the other clips, and do the same (Q-tip and move on) until all four are disengaged. Then it should come off. I've disengaged moldings before by using a small, thin flat head. Sure, it took a while compared to having that molding remover tool, but I don't want to spend extra money if I can improvise. hahahaha. By small and thin, I mean pocket size.

I used a standard screw driver i even dropped theh eadu nder the seat and lost it haha.

Got a photo of the type of screwdriver you mean? Btw thanks so much guys for trying to help never even met someone this compassionat irl I feel weird.

Kaotic Lazagna · 10-16-2010, 03:38 AM

I'll try to remember to take some pics later today.

.Kevin. · 10-16-2010, 03:50 AM

http://flatbrokeblog.files.wordpress...crewdriver.jpg

Like that?

Or this?

http://www.wellpromo.com/upload/upim...ver-223227.jpg

.Kevin. · 10-17-2010, 01:25 AM

FIXED IT!! YESSSS

.Kevin. · 10-18-2010, 03:40 AM

Like promised some photos

chrisj · 10-18-2010, 05:43 AM

Glad you got it done! Looks good!

10-16-2010, 02:42 AM	#73
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	Kevin, is there no way to get needle nose pliers in that hole or something just to get it close so you can grab it? If you can get hold of it any at all, you might be able to maneuver the socket back into its slot. It's a totally shitty situation, I know. __________________

10-16-2010, 02:53 AM	#74
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	I live in prince george bc I havent seen shit all for auto stores, except canadian tire lol and nope, I even tried my girlfriends tweezers and a needle to shape it in, the problem is how the hell do i twist it without pushing it in again AND moving it around is impossible ive tried until my arms are sore from being held up lol. Even the lightbulb is in there but I cant see it, maybe if I found this molding remover or whatever it might help. What could I say to make them believe me then? lol im fucked paying for nothing bah this BLOWS __________________

10-16-2010, 03:50 AM	#79
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	http://flatbrokeblog.files.wordpress...crewdriver.jpg Like that? Or this? http://www.wellpromo.com/upload/upim...ver-223227.jpg __________________

10-17-2010, 01:25 AM	#80
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	FIXED IT!! YESSSS __________________

10-18-2010, 05:43 AM	#82
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	Glad you got it done! Looks good! __________________

10-16-2010, 03:11 AM	#75
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Those retainer clips have to be disengaged one at a time. Start disengaging one, and lightly pull down on the molding until it doesn't pop back in anymore. Stick the end of a Q-tip in, and proceed to disengage the other clips, and do the same (Q-tip and move on) until all four are disengaged. Then it should come off. I've disengaged moldings before by using a small, thin flat head. Sure, it took a while compared to having that molding remover tool, but I don't want to spend extra money if I can improvise. hahahaha. By small and thin, I mean pocket size.

10-16-2010, 03:12 AM	#76
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Also, if worse comes to worse, order that tool online.

10-16-2010, 03:38 AM	#78
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I'll try to remember to take some pics later today.

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