Fastener Removal

[ttrac]

Does anyone know how to remove this fastener without breaking the plastic post ? Do they make a tool for this ? It holds the chrome parts on my RT. Thanks for your help.

 

[Cruising RT]

Does anyone know how to remove this fastener without breaking the plastic post ? Do they make a tool for this ? It holds the chrome parts on my RT. Thanks for your help.

I believe that is a lock washer that goes on with pressure but not familar with any type tool available to remove without breaking lock tabs.

 

[spydermanstever]

Does anyone know how to remove this fastener without breaking the plastic post ? Do they make a tool for this ? It holds the chrome parts on my RT. Thanks for your help.

I use a small flat screwdriver to pry up or bend a couple of the spring loaded tangs enough to release the pressure and pop off the fastener. I can easily flatten the tangs again with a pair of pliers so they hold as good as new when reinstalled if I am not using new ones. When installing them, I use a deep socket that fits over the pin just enough to push the fasteners down gently and securely. I don't believe there is such a specialized tool for these fasteners, but I could be wrong. Hope this helps you.

 

[Copperman]

Does anyone know how to remove this fastener without breaking the plastic post ? Do they make a tool for this ? It holds the chrome parts on my RT. Thanks for your help.

If you pry open the edges with a small screwdriver, you can remove the fastener by jiggling it. Be careful not to pry open the edges too far or you might ruin them.

Then, flatten it out and you can reuse it. It can be a little tricky reinstalling them. You just need to press down evenly so it'll catch.

 

[ttrac]

Thank You, I will try and get them off with a screwdriver without breaking the plastic post, which was my main concern.