How do I remove fastener plug underneath TRD lip? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

awhatzable · 03-26-2015, 08:31 AM

I want to remove my TRD Lip so I can fix the scrape marks on the stock bumper. I tried pulling it out with my hands and pliers but it only come out halfway before my fingers gives out. The plug clicks in when you push the head/base in to the ring around it.

Number 5 is the plug I'm talking about on the picture.

TJ3000 · 03-26-2015, 08:51 AM

Just pop so the screw looking like thing comes up. It won't come out all the way, then when it's out "half way" you can pry the base out easily.

awhatzable · 03-26-2015, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ3000

Just pop so the screw looking like thing comes up. It won't come out all the way, then when it's out "half way" you can pry the base out easily.

It comes out half way but it's still connected to the stock bumper underneath.

awhatzable · 03-26-2015, 09:03 AM

Also, what's the plug called and where can you buy it ?
Thinking about chiseling it off if it ain't coming out...

TJ3000 · 03-26-2015, 09:53 AM

Yes it's not supposed to come off all the way, because it's connected to the base, pop up the screw... Let it dangle, get some pliers and gently wiggle the ring while the screw is popped up if not then it may possibly be connected with the bumper it's self. If that's the case then pop up the screw then wiggle the whole bumper off assuming it's the last fastner on the lip.

Tcoat · 03-26-2015, 10:11 AM

Called a "push pin" rivet or clip. With the right tool they pop out as smooth as can be.

8R6 · 03-26-2015, 01:18 PM

pop the middle "screw/cap" thing so it's loose (won't fully come out like everyone already said). then get something flat and little wider than a typical flathead screwdriver to push up UNDER the outer circle base. should slide out like a ho.

btw, invest a couple bucks in something like @Tcoat posted. I have a set of panel trim removal tools and it makes life SO MUCH EASIER in little shit like this.

03-26-2015, 08:31 AM	#1
awhatzable Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: GTS86 Location: Sydney Posts: 101 Thanks: 26 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How do I remove fastener plug underneath TRD lip? I want to remove my TRD Lip so I can fix the scrape marks on the stock bumper. I tried pulling it out with my hands and pliers but it only come out halfway before my fingers gives out. The plug clicks in when you push the head/base in to the ring around it. Number 5 is the plug I'm talking about on the picture. Attached Images Last edited by awhatzable; 03-26-2015 at 09:13 AM.

03-26-2015, 09:03 AM	#4
awhatzable Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: GTS86 Location: Sydney Posts: 101 Thanks: 26 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also, what's the plug called and where can you buy it ? Thinking about chiseling it off if it ain't coming out... Last edited by awhatzable; 03-26-2015 at 09:20 AM.

03-26-2015, 10:11 AM	#6
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Called a "push pin" rivet or clip. With the right tool they pop out as smooth as can be. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

03-26-2015, 01:18 PM	#7
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,339 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	pop the middle "screw/cap" thing so it's loose (won't fully come out like everyone already said). then get something flat and little wider than a typical flathead screwdriver to push up UNDER the outer circle base. should slide out like a ho. btw, invest a couple bucks in something like @Tcoat posted. I have a set of panel trim removal tools and it makes life SO MUCH EASIER in little shit like this. __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

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03-26-2015, 08:51 AM	#2
TJ3000 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MT Raven Black FRS Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 209 Thanks: 325 Thanked 98 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just pop so the screw looking like thing comes up. It won't come out all the way, then when it's out "half way" you can pry the base out easily.

03-26-2015, 09:53 AM	#5
TJ3000 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MT Raven Black FRS Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 209 Thanks: 325 Thanked 98 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes it's not supposed to come off all the way, because it's connected to the base, pop up the screw... Let it dangle, get some pliers and gently wiggle the ring while the screw is popped up if not then it may possibly be connected with the bumper it's self. If that's the case then pop up the screw then wiggle the whole bumper off assuming it's the last fastner on the lip.

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