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Tow Hook Cover Removal? (Front Bumper)

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Old 05-03-19, 12:55 PM
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Default Tow Hook Cover Removal? (Front Bumper)

Probably a dumb question, but what's the proper/best way to remove the cover? It looks like it's welded into the bumper at one point in the bottom right and I'm afraid if I pry it off with a flathead screwdriver it'll chip paint. Is the weld usually standard or is this a weird case?

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Old 05-03-19, 01:10 PM
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Pop it open from the back if you can, or use a felt tipped pry tool, or just push in on one corner. Itll pop off in any of these ways if youre careful.
Old 05-04-19, 09:39 AM
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Use a tiny flathead screw driver with a cloth on the tip to prevent scratches.
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Originally Posted by Unstanced
It looks like it's welded into the bumper at one point in the bottom right and I'm afraid if I pry it off with a flathead screwdriver it'll chip paint. Is the weld usually standard or is this a weird case?
I don't think that is a weld. Nothing like that on my tow hook cover. Has your bumper been resprayed? In the picture, it looks like what you are calling a weld is actually a drop of paint..
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Paint runs
Old 05-06-19, 11:16 AM
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Plastic trim removal tools.

https://www.harborfreight.com/trim-a...-pc-64126.html
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I just pried off the top left corner with a knife. Its attached by a rubber piece on the top right and bottom right.
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