How do I remove those little plastic plugs that hold the plastic inner wheel well

[96RedSE5Sp]

covering to the front fenders.

I can't pop them out. They seem to be threaded, but there is no slot in the head for a screw driver.

I ned to get these damn things off to get the fenders off, but so far I am stymied.

Thanks.

 

[Aaron88]

They pull straight out - they're not threaded - they have little 'fins' that hold them in.

Just use a flathead screwdriver to get the first few 'fins' loose and then pull them out with a pair of plyers.

 

[96RedSE5Sp]

Thanks. I'll try that.

 

[mystiquevltwin]

I made this little tool to get those plugs out.

Its just a piece of metal that I cut a small slit into and bent. Its saved me many times and its much easier than a screwdriver. It doesnt tear them up either.

 

[mmc757]

That tool looks pretty good. I use needlenose pliers.

 

[1Sicgt]

This is the correct tool to remove those push tabs. Husky sells one, snap-on sells one. These are pics of one of mine. If you can't find it, let me know, I can purchase some and ship them out for a fair price.

 

[1Sicgt]

You use these so you don't rip the head off, or damage the fins of the press in tab.

 

[96RedSE5Sp]

Thanks everyone. I tried a screwdriver and that did more harm than good.

 

[95_Mystique]

This little guy works like a charm. We have a set of these at work.