cackshifter Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Hi, I want to remove the headliner to do a spot of wiring. It is held in with white studs; is there a trick to getting them out or do I just need to buy a set of new ones, as it seems impossible to remove them without destroying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 You need a plastic tool to remove them ( called Christmas trees ) they can be re used but for what it’s worth, replacing them isn’t expensive. I bought this set and it covers all sorts of those type of clip removal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Or make a strip of alloy into a 2 prong fork, or long nose pliers & a flat blade screwdriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Yes thanks both, I do have one of those sets & also a sykes tool for it, but the tops just bend up. I just didn't want to remove it without the means to put it back, I'll just buy some more, I thought I might have missed something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Have tried to remove them in the past with various tools. They tend to just fold rather than pop out. Rather than damage the headlining, have found it easier to carefully drill them out, use a plastic trim tool and then replace with new ones when refitting. Good luck, Simon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jut Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 just had mine out, the plastic type the guys have mentioned above aren't the best for getting these out. i used trim pliers. so much easier especially on door cards. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trim-Clip-Removal-Pliers-Car-Van-Door-Panel-Fascia-Dash-Upholstery-Remover-Tool/264542098279?hash=item3d97f01367:g:rQQAAOSw-E5ePBwn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 They look good, thanks. I despise working with trim, it always seems to have an evil mind of its own- anything else is much more straightforward for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Jut said: just had mine out, the plastic type the guys have mentioned above aren't the best for getting these out. i used trim pliers. so much easier especially on door cards. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trim-Clip-Removal-Pliers-Car-Van-Door-Panel-Fascia-Dash-Upholstery-Remover-Tool/264542098279?hash=item3d97f01367:g:rQQAAOSw-E5ePBwn Suggest being really careful using those to remove headliner material. I've tried those as well as the plastic tools. The problem with the metal ones is that there is a danger of the tool pressing too hard onto the headliner and damaging or ripping the headliner. IMHO - Easiest to drill them out, pop off and then fit new fasteners. In any case, agree that trim and headliners in particular are the most fiddly bits on a Defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 When I did my headliner, I just got a flat blade screwdriver under the heads and gently pulled. They all came out fine. They are cheap to buy packs of though - this is one instance where you can trust Britpart for a replacement part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglie Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Until I got the right tool (which is dubious for reasons mentioned above) I used a wire stripper/crimper. It's flat and has round cutouts to avoid squashing the fitting. It's also thin and isn't at all sharp. Plus it's one less tool if you're mucking around with wiring behind the trim. Win-win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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