front bumper help

dharding413 · Apr 14, 2009

while removing my bumper to blackhouse my headlights, I've encountered a problem with the two plastic clips in the middle under the bumper. all the other clips and screws came out fine, but these two just won't come out.... any suggestions?

DarkSideAccord · Apr 14, 2009

take a plier and put some muscle into it

dharding413 · Apr 14, 2009

I'm tryin not to break anything but ok haha
and sorry about posting in the wrong forum, I'm doing this all from my iPod...

dtraill27 · Apr 14, 2009

i had a hell of a time with them. i ended prying so hard with the screwdriver after i got them out my hand slammed the ground lol :smash:

DarkSideAccord · Apr 14, 2009

no prob man... those screws r a b*tch tho.. i broke like half of mine :hihi:

F23A1AT · Apr 14, 2009

Could you be a little more specific as to what two clips, the ones at the top under the hood? Just take two flat screw drivers and pull the center up. If all else fails break them and buy two more.

Or break them then zip tie 'em

dharding413 · Apr 14, 2009

pliers= no success and a broken clip

it's a 2000 coupe if that makes any difference...

dharding413 · Apr 14, 2009

screw it, I'm just gonna break them both and hope they come out haha

dharding413 · Apr 14, 2009

success!!!
if u press the middle part back into the outer ring and then pry again the whole thing comes out clean
thanks for the help guys!
now onto the blackhousing...