Visor circle clip removal.

[Boudreaux]

Hello everyone.

I've searched the boards and no one has had this problem yet. I've already bought and decided to change the swiveling arm covers for the sunvisor, however, I can't seem to find an easy way to remove the circle clip (see photo.) I've tried a small nail, micro-flat screwdriver to no avail.

If anyone has a good way of removing it without damaging the surrounding area, please post it here for all to benefit. By the way, the covers cost about $18 USD each and you'll need the VIN to get the correct color for your car.

[LeaUK]

HI

I had to do the exact same to mine around a month or so ago, the offside broke exactly the same as yours!

To remove the spy clips you need a small flat blade screw driver and simply and gently prize each spy clip 'prong' up. They do come off after a little time - trust me.

To re-fit, find use a small circular metal tube with the same diameter as the small flat inside the spy clip and tap them back down. However, I just used a nut runner!

It can be done, but a little patience is required.

Lea

[Boudreaux]

Thanks, Learoy.

They finally came off and now I can get Dieter back to looking good.

I don't know why MB couldn't have made it simpler by using a lock washer or a nylon ring with a cotter pin. I almost mangled the plastic bracket trying to get this clip off.

[Gilly]

Oh no, there's a real easy way to do this. See, you take the new bracket cover and a pair of wire cutters............

Gilly

[dairel]

Where did you get the bracket covers at? Is there a parts web site that you can order them from? Thanks Dairel

[Boudreaux]

Originally posted by dairel
Where did you get the bracket covers at? Is there a parts web site that you can order them from? Thanks Dairel

I got them from a MB parts dealer: F & J European Parts, Houston, TX (713) 773-0887. They specialize in MB parts. Or else you can go to the MB stealer.

[LeaUK]

BTW - I forgot to mention that your dealer's ripping you off if they were $18 each!! Now - I though I came from a country that specialised in monopoly and rip off - I paid 3.50UKP each for mine and direct from my local dealer

I feel good about that - thanks...



Lea

[Boudreaux]

Originally posted by Learoy
BTW - I forgot to mention that your dealer's ripping you off if they were $18 each!! Now - I though I came from a country that specialised in monopoly and rip off - I paid 3.50UKP each for mine and direct from my local dealer

I feel good about that - thanks...



Lea

I know what you mean: only in America. However, I forgot to mention that I bought them from F & J for about $8 each vs. $18 from the "stealer."