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Old 03-07-18, 03:39 PM
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Hello, everyone!

First time posting here. I own a 2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport and I wanted to put a new battery in but ran into a problem. The gray plastic thing in the picture won't come off and I was wondering if anyone here knows how to take it off.

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Jam a flat blade screw driver between the black bracket and the grey tab it will release the tab from the bracket.
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Originally Posted by Drawblood
Jam a flat blade screw driver between the black bracket and the grey tab it will release the tab from the bracket.
Jammed a flat head screwdriver and still won't come off.
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Originally Posted by onlypain01
Jammed a flat head screwdriver and still won't come off.
That looks like the wrong spot. The tip if the screwdriver should be between the plastic and the metal bracket. As soon as you get the tip in, you can apply a bit of downward force to push the plastic tab away from the metal. This will release the "tooth" that holds the assembly onto the bracket.
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Originally Posted by Drawblood
That looks like the wrong spot. The tip if the screwdriver should be between the plastic and the metal bracket. As soon as you get the tip in, you can apply a bit of downward force to push the plastic tab away from the metal. This will release the "tooth" that holds the assembly onto the bracket.
Got it out. Thanks for the help!!!!
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This forum is amazing in the little things the people know about the car and the knowledge shared.
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Originally Posted by anthonys2r
This forum is amazing in the little things the people know about the car and the knowledge shared.
And there inlies the point of a community forum...right?
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