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8th July 2020, 10:39 | #1 |
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DIY Footwell clip tool
Hi all.
I always have trouble getting the clips from the foot wells off: Don't know if it's just my lack of skill of if others struggle as well . I guess there's some official tool to do the job but I've never heard of, or seen, one. So, I've made a DIY tool to spin them off. Items needed: 3 x 20mm masonry nails Old IKEA/Flat Pack Allen key - I seem to have loads Cable tie Araldite 1. Grind a flat on each of the nails. 2. Extend/enlarge three of the flats on the Allen key so that the nails and the key form a triangle. 3. Cable tie the nails to the Allen key using the clip as a guide. Use a bit of cloth in the clip to give a stop for the nails Apologies for the poor photos - Phone + small object isn't great but I'm sure you'll get the idea. And Araldite in place: Not the prettiest tool I've ever made but it's functional. Hope that's useful. Andy. |
8th July 2020, 11:37 | #2 |
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That's quite ingenious! I like that!
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8th July 2020, 11:44 | #3 |
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I have had the same problem. I think I brazed a nut onto a washer and then soldered 2 "pins" into the other side of the washer having drilled 2 small holes for the "pins". I can use a 10mm socket to undo the plastic things.
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Nice job Andy. Hope the old girl is not being a problem?
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8th July 2020, 16:21 | #5 |
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Good idea..👍
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Apart from a snapped front spring she's fine. Fortunately happened while parked up at home. Thanks for asking.
Hopefully we'll be able to catch up soon. Cheers. Andy. PS Trust that the family are all well. Last edited by AndyN01; 8th July 2020 at 16:40.. |
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Yes, we are all doing fine thanks. Hope you and yours are? My car has just cost me overc £500 to get it past its MOT. Still I think its worth it.
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I tend to use a flat blade screwdriver in the provided slot to unscrew these, it makes life much more simple than reinventing the wheel
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