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Teardown issue

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Mebeksis, Aug 5, 2018.

  1. Mebeksis

    Mebeksis Junior Member

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    Doing the teardown to fix the combo meter and run into an issue. In the video I have, the air bag harness clips into the back of the glove box, but in mine, it clips into a solid metal cylinder (see pic). How can I get it out without breaking the clip? received_1837933926289163.jpeg

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    If there's no way to get at the backside of the clip (and I guess there isn't), use a clip removal tool like this is the most gentle:

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    And if it breaks a bit in the process, maybe still fine, will still stay put?
     
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  3. Mebeksis

    Mebeksis Junior Member

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    Got it. Found a tiny set of needle nose and was able to get the clip out without breaking.

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    Yep... if you take apart cars often, broken clips happen. Only difference between a pro mechanic and a DIY at home mechanic is that the pro mechanic has a box of replacement clips on hand and the DIY mechanic has to make yet another trip to the hardware store. :)
     
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    The metal tube is part up the sub-frame, was it necessary too un clip it?
    Did the wire stay with the dash cover once it was removed?


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