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Deathcraft
09-04-2008, 12:11 PM
hey guys...quick question...

How do I pull these plastic thingies out?? I tried pulling them. I tried pushing them out from the top. Nothing seems to work. I don't want to force it too hard since they're plastic. I don't want them broken off... ...tips?? suggestions??

Thanks in advance!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b318/shaolin_dropout/exhausttrim2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b318/shaolin_dropout/exhausttrim1.jpg

Rotr8
09-04-2008, 12:18 PM
get a thin surface blade wedge in the seem of the center cap and pop it out, if you can get to it the post is a self setting post you can squeeze it and that should help it slide out

Rotr8
09-04-2008, 12:26 PM
heres a doodle,,, and some pics to help understand how they work....

Deathcraft
09-04-2008, 12:49 PM
I think I tried that..They seem to be stuck....but I'll wash them a bit and try it properly again when I get home tonight....

Thanks, man! :D

Rotr8
09-04-2008, 06:03 PM
dont be affraid to break them either, I have a whole bag of emm sitting in my basement for times whem i take my bumpper off or trunk liner off or whatever,,,
they re pretty cheap...

HockeyRX-8
09-04-2008, 06:08 PM
It takes quite a bit of force to get them out. Just keep trying.....you'll get them off eventually.

Fortunate Few
09-04-2008, 09:00 PM
are you putting in a new exhaust? if so you dont even need to take those off.

TopGear8
09-04-2008, 09:41 PM
Yeah just break them...You can get a new set of whatever size at your local autozone.

Motomouse
09-04-2008, 09:48 PM
pull harder they are not so easy to brake :)

expo1
09-04-2008, 09:51 PM
This might be of help
http://www.mazdatrix.com/faqrx8/exhfinish.htm

pdxhak
09-04-2008, 10:19 PM
flat head screwdriver is all you need

NgoRX8
09-04-2008, 10:38 PM
^+1

loosen up the opposite side and it'll help as well.