Removing A Stripped Plastic Rivet
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Removing A Stripped Plastic Rivet
Hi all!
I was trying to remove the rear trim in the trunk (to replace the trunk light micro switch) and 2 of the plastic screw rivets stripped.
I was able to pry one out fairly easily but this inner one (see pic) is proving to be a big pain to get out because it's so recessed.
Are there any established tips/best practices on doing this sort of thing?
I've considered drilling or center punching it. I tried unscrewing it while prying from behind with a plastic trim tool but that got nowhere.
BTW, I already have 4 new screw rivets coming in the mail so no worries about damaging the old ones...
I was trying to remove the rear trim in the trunk (to replace the trunk light micro switch) and 2 of the plastic screw rivets stripped.
I was able to pry one out fairly easily but this inner one (see pic) is proving to be a big pain to get out because it's so recessed.
Are there any established tips/best practices on doing this sort of thing?
I've considered drilling or center punching it. I tried unscrewing it while prying from behind with a plastic trim tool but that got nowhere.
BTW, I already have 4 new screw rivets coming in the mail so no worries about damaging the old ones...
Last edited by Red; 01-05-2017 at 09:15 PM. Reason: typos
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I was joking with a friend earlier today about my ordering the Jaguar screw rivets. With my tongue planted firmly in cheek, I said, "Yes, but imagine the intense shame I would feel if someone were to crawl into my trunk (upside-down & backwards) and exclaim "Those screw rivets are not original! Get me out of this mismatched Jaguar, instantly!"."
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Jandreu (01-05-2017)
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