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How does one remove 2012 Jimny exterior plastic body side moldings?

I'm seeking some advise/ tips and possible pics on best method with least damage to body and panels, obviously a pronged panel removal tool is a good start.

Thanks in advance!

Last time I removed one was with the aid of a tree

I checked an online Jimny service manual, but just shows the pic above, anyone got a Haynes they could peruse for me please?

They are held on with lots of little plastic clips like in the flea-bay ad.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-UNIVER ... Sw9N1VyS1P
Half of them normally break when you remove them.

Thanks! I think they're known as Fir Tree Clips?

Yep, they all break, mine was removed by a post in Costa Coffee carpark, replacements are pricey too.

I have found a claw hammer works well, just to get your fingers behind and pull.

Most of the plastics are now held on with Self Tappers after refusing to pay a stupid amount for the right clips!

zook123 wrote: replacements are pricey too.

I've heard that, I think they're coloured in the actual plastic? and can't be easily sprayed to match other panels.

What the actual clips? Nope, all of mine are a now muddy white!

And the 13.16 trim is a bitch to replace, I replaced one side with: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Small-Black-F ... SwImRYkH5U