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Old 09-26-2006, 09:12 PM
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Default I broke 5 out of 6 clips, now what
I was pulling the trim around the Hazard Relay so I could pull it out for replacement. I pulled it slightly from the side and then straight out from there.

It came out but 5 of the 6 clips snapped off and stayed clipped to the center console. Now what do I do?

Also how do I get the Hazard Relay out, just pull it out or what?
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LOL, that's amusing. Now you go buy a new center console cover.
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Default No you glue them on and do it with good ventilation so vapors don't discolor the cover,,, and snap
it back in... if you can't do it you go buy a new one.
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My assumption is if he couldn't even take it off right, he can't repair it right.
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Default I can't believe how cheap it is made, they should have put the clips in the console..
and the trim piece snap into the console so nothing breaks.
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Thanks for the vote of confidence, directions said pull it straight out. Anyone have a part number?
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What model year, radio, and HVAC system do you have?
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I've taken mine of numours times without a problem. I used a pry tool and slid it along to pop them.
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Default Mine broke when I was probing it... not even while I was trying to take it out....
I think those clips are made to be broken... (at least on mine they were.) There's no way that little plastic will be able to overcome that much clip hold.... pfff
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good practice for when I have to help the neighbor with his, any more tips?
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