Answer a few noob questions please.

[GSTwithPSI]

Can someone give me a quick rundown on the best way to remove the rear dog legs? At a quick glance, I didn't see any screws or anything. Is this one of those plastic clip deals, where they all break trying to get it off, and it never fits right ever again afterwards? Mine have seen better days, and need to be removed so I can refinish them.

Next, has anyone successfully removed the weather strip at the top of the hood (on the cowl) without destroying it? I can feel it has some tiny clips, but I can't get pliers into the cowling to release them. Any tips?

Lastly, I'm looking for some plastic hardware. I need some more of the little black clips that secure the A/C lines to the firewall. I'm guessing they can't be had new. Also in need of some of the push lock cable ties, the ones that secure the wiring harness to the body. Anyone sourcing these locally that you guys know of? Thanks in advance!

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[pot]

Brett the only insight I have is regarding the A/C retainer (black clip). The part # is: MU481044 and I believe they can still be purchased new. As far as the push lock cable ties, how many do you need?

 

[prove_it]

Never hurts to check the dealer. They might have a billion left to sell. Or maybe 2.

 

[idreamidrive]

The dog leg was a pain to get off for me, as you can see. I broke all the plastic pieces and didn't realize it was rtv'd or something on to the car. I went from the bottom up to rip it off.

As you can also see I haven't gotten time to put it back on the car. The bodyshop guys should be able to locate aftermarket clips. I think I used to get the plastic pieces from wurth. I used to get all my civic plastic holding pieces from ebay though.

 

[GSTwithPSI]

Hey, thanks for the reply and pictures. I'm wondering if it would just be best to paint them on the car.

 

[strokin4dr]

Too late now!