How the heck do I remove those stupid plastic panel retainers to change a bulb? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ripcord · 09-22-2010, 11:57 AM

I'm sure this is obvious to everyone but me, but I'm not the most mechanically inclined person around. I'm trying to change the rear bulb on the left side, which seems easy if I can just get the close out panel. Is there some sort of magic tool to remove those plastic retainers, or am I just missing something? I feel like I could force them out with a screw driver, but I'm thinking there has to be a way that doesn't destroy them.

And yes, it is slightly embarrassing that every other post on here is about rewiring your car or adding helicopter blades or turning the camaro into a submarine, and I'm stuck on plastic panel retainers.

its a syn · 09-22-2010, 12:04 PM

wish i could help ya, i installed my CAI this weekend and the only thing that gave me a hassle was the plastic clips in the fender well. good luck

Jimbabwe · 09-22-2010, 12:50 PM

These things?

You pop the center round piece out first with an interior tool (screwdriver) and then the bottom part comes out of the hole. The center shaft expands the bottom piece when closed.

Believe me I wish I had seen this pic before I broke a few of mine installing my grill

its a syn · 09-22-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

These things?

You pop the center round piece out first with an interior tool (screwdriver) and then the bottom part comes out of the hole. The center shaft expands the bottom piece when closed.

Believe me I wish I had seen this pic before I broke a few of mine installing my grill

thats the buggers that i had to deal, with called a bud of mine after wasting the first one! he called it a x-mas tree clip

Ripcord · 09-22-2010, 02:14 PM

Those are the ones! Thanks for the pic. I got them all out and the bulb is changed. Easy! (Once I figured out what I was doing)

rtcat600man · 09-22-2010, 09:14 PM

Get a set of these tools to help remove all clips and retainers.

ducq · 09-22-2010, 09:33 PM

You don't need those tools lol, I used my pocket without damaging any of em

Sir Nuke · 09-22-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ducq

You don't need those tools lol, I used my pocket without damaging any of em

?????? just how did that work, or do you have a MAGIC pocket?

daphatgrant · 09-23-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

?????? just how did that work, or do you have a MAGIC pocket?

There are some things that we just don't want to know about

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rtcat600man · 09-23-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ducq

You don't need those tools lol, I used my pocket without damaging any of em

The idea behind this set of tools is that it helps having the right tool for the right job. With these you can pop almost any trim piece that is on the Camaro without damaging the clips.

Reaper1a · 09-29-2010, 03:17 AM

Ripcord - are you talking about the side marker lights?

calbert1999 · 11-23-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Get a set of these tools to help remove all clips and retainers.

I know how to use 1 of these tools. Now if I knew how to use the other 4 I'd be good to go. LOL

09-22-2010, 11:57 AM	#1
Ripcord Drives: CGM, Beige Interior, 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 19	How the heck do I remove those stupid plastic panel retainers to change a bulb? I'm sure this is obvious to everyone but me, but I'm not the most mechanically inclined person around. I'm trying to change the rear bulb on the left side, which seems easy if I can just get the close out panel. Is there some sort of magic tool to remove those plastic retainers, or am I just missing something? I feel like I could force them out with a screw driver, but I'm thinking there has to be a way that doesn't destroy them. And yes, it is slightly embarrassing that every other post on here is about rewiring your car or adding helicopter blades or turning the camaro into a submarine, and I'm stuck on plastic panel retainers.

09-22-2010, 09:14 PM	#6
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09-22-2010, 09:33 PM	#7
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09-29-2010, 03:17 AM	#11
Reaper1a Drives: 2010 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 356	Ripcord - are you talking about the side marker lights? __________________ Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit. -Elbert Hubbard

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Ripcord Drives: CGM, Beige Interior, 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 19	Those are the ones! Thanks for the pic. I got them all out and the bulb is changed. Easy! (Once I figured out what I was doing)