Tool For Removal Of Engine Cover Tabs?
02-09-07, 07:47 AM
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Tool For Removal Of Engine Cover Tabs?
Hi,
Just wanted to know if there is a tool to remove the tabs that hold in the plastic engine covers (I am not taking about the one in the middle of the engine). I tried to pull them off with my finger nails and pulling up, but it doesnt seem like the right way to do it
. Please tell me if there is a tool or proper procedure on how to remove them.
Thanks,
Danny
Just wanted to know if there is a tool to remove the tabs that hold in the plastic engine covers (I am not taking about the one in the middle of the engine). I tried to pull them off with my finger nails and pulling up, but it doesnt seem like the right way to do it
. Please tell me if there is a tool or proper procedure on how to remove them.Thanks,
Danny
02-09-07, 08:06 AM
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Hi,
Just wanted to know if there is a tool to remove the tabs that hold in the plastic engine covers (I am not taking about the one in the middle of the engine). I tried to pull them off with my finger nails and pulling up, but it doesnt seem like the right way to do it . Please tell me if there is a tool or proper procedure on how to remove them.
Thanks,
Danny
Just wanted to know if there is a tool to remove the tabs that hold in the plastic engine covers (I am not taking about the one in the middle of the engine). I tried to pull them off with my finger nails and pulling up, but it doesnt seem like the right way to do it
. Please tell me if there is a tool or proper procedure on how to remove them.Thanks,
Danny
02-09-07, 08:20 AM
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It's in the manual, but you can do it with your fingers. Push down the center, and I gently lift the engine covers so they don't go flying rather then try to take them out. To put them back in, press the tabs down on a solid counter or something so it pops up through.
02-09-07, 11:48 AM
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Here you go, some pictures included.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=216004
Move down to where it talk about "Engine Cover & Pop Clip Removal"
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=216004
Move down to where it talk about "Engine Cover & Pop Clip Removal"
02-09-07, 12:19 PM
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thats the first thing i did when i got the car...i couldnt stand not being able to see the motor....when i did it was like 
what am i looking at ...coming from the straight 6 its a little different
what am i looking at ...coming from the straight 6 its a little different
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02-09-07, 02:24 PM
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It's just two three cylinder engines with a common crank. They splayed the banks at 60 degrees to provide good primary balance. Otherwise it's just another way to suck, squeeze, bang, and blow.
do u need help opening the gas tank cover? lol
02-09-07, 09:49 PM
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I should have read the book first..I figured out the removal on my own...but broke two putting them back in (didn't pop it up all the way). Oh well..off to the dealer for a few filters ..so I can get new ones then.
02-09-07, 11:30 PM
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Don't be shocked by the price. Don't AMHIK. I will say they are easy to crush if you accidentally step on them.
02-10-07, 06:01 AM
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SOLO_STAGE - You may want to try stand up comedy....NOT!
Don't try to make a person feel stupid for asking a question. That is what this forum is about!
Don't try to make a person feel stupid for asking a question. That is what this forum is about!