metal clips for holding plastics down

**truflip** · 01-05-2007, 09:30 PM

well i was trying to install my shifter adapter /bushings today and while i was removing the plastic part surround the shifter.. i heard something clink and when i got the whole thing out, i noticed one of the metal clips fell out..

i dont wanna have to remove the console to get that metal clip, can i buy these anywhere or are they honda specific?

here are some pics to show what i mean:

(right clip)

close up:

heres the metal clip that supposed to be on the one above:

PokeyD16Z · 01-05-2007, 09:48 PM

That side always falls off. After the first time, I've learned to hold it better so it doesn't fall all the way down. In all honesty, its not hard to remove the center console...save your money and just undo the 4 bolts to remove it.

raycl · 01-05-2007, 09:54 PM

4 screws, 2 clip. 5 minute if you take a break.

**Nomar06** · 01-05-2007, 10:12 PM

You really dont need it. As long as the other one stays on. I did the samething when putting in the short shifter. I rode without the clip for about a month with no rattles.

**truflip** · 01-05-2007, 10:16 PM

ok will do! i just found this: http://www.newcelica.org/other/insta...fter/index.htm

by larryd.. thank goodness for this site and tons of DIY + search function =)
will try this again tomorrow/another time

blackdragoon · 01-06-2007, 12:23 AM

Yeah, those clips suck... I lost 2 of them: one when I changed my shift boot, and another when I change my center console cover... those things are a PITA...

dude · 01-06-2007, 04:44 PM

A long flexible magnet from any AUTOparts store will do miracles for you......

06CivEXJon · 01-06-2007, 09:17 PM

Cheap ass interior plastics what can i say?

01-05-2007, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
truflip Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 9,475 iTrader: 11 / 100%	metal clips for holding plastics down well i was trying to install my shifter adapter /bushings today and while i was removing the plastic part surround the shifter.. i heard something clink and when i got the whole thing out, i noticed one of the metal clips fell out.. i dont wanna have to remove the console to get that metal clip, can i buy these anywhere or are they honda specific? here are some pics to show what i mean: (right clip) close up: heres the metal clip that supposed to be on the one above:

01-05-2007, 10:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nomar06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 26,228 iTrader: 8 / 100%	You really dont need it. As long as the other one stays on. I did the samething when putting in the short shifter. I rode without the clip for about a month with no rattles. __________________

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01-05-2007, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
PokeyD16Z Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 505 iTrader: 0 / 0%	That side always falls off. After the first time, I've learned to hold it better so it doesn't fall all the way down. In all honesty, its not hard to remove the center console...save your money and just undo the 4 bolts to remove it.

01-05-2007, 09:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
raycl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Des Moines Age: 40 Posts: 675 Ray iTrader: 0 / 0%	4 screws, 2 clip. 5 minute if you take a break.

01-05-2007, 10:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
truflip Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 9,475 iTrader: 11 / 100%	ok will do! i just found this: http://www.newcelica.org/other/insta...fter/index.htm by larryd.. thank goodness for this site and tons of DIY + search function =) will try this again tomorrow/another time

01-06-2007, 12:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
blackdragoon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 251 Jon iTrader: 2 / 100%	Yeah, those clips suck... I lost 2 of them: one when I changed my shift boot, and another when I change my center console cover... those things are a PITA...

01-06-2007, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
dude Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 / 0%	A long flexible magnet from any AUTOparts store will do miracles for you......

01-06-2007, 09:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
06CivEXJon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monument/Colorado Springs Colorado Posts: 4,600 Jon iTrader: 0 / 0%	Cheap ass interior plastics what can i say?