How do I remove hood insulation
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How do I remove hood insulation
I need to remove the insulation under my hood so I can get the louvers out for painting. How do I get it apart without destroying the retainers or the insulation? Should I use something like a trim panel removal tool?
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I used panel clip pliers from Harbor Freight, http://bit.ly/Rw4Qy5, and they work great for both door panels and the hood clips. Unless your insulation is in great condition, I would replace it. Mine was nothing more than a fire hazard so it had to go. I bought new hood and door clips at Ace Hardware. Do not remember how much they cost, but they were a lot cheaper than at the auto parts store.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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Were the replacement retainers exact matches? My car is very original and I really want to keep it that way.
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Re: How do I remove hood insulation
I used a gentle pulling and twisting motion to remove the clips then put them in my old dishwasher that I use for cleaning plastic parts. (works great for old mouse filled duct work)
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Not sure if they are an exact match, but they seem to be pretty standard. However, if you want to find exact clips for your car, I suggest you check: http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Gen...eners_s/64.htm
They seem to have anything and everything clip-related, and their prices are more than reasonable.
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