How to remove plastic screws on undertray?

SubieGsR · 05-24-2007, 02:35 PM

I use to change the oil on my integra all the time. Now with the sti theres a plastic undertray in the way. I tried to take out the bolts, but i broke one so i just gave up and left the tray on and did it as is.. turned out pretty messy. So its time to change the oil again and I want to do it right this time.

Sorry for the noob question, but how do you take out the self taping or plastic bolts (whatever they're called)??? thanks!

Pitcherman · 05-24-2007, 03:31 PM

If you take a flat head screwdriver you will see how there is a lip towards the edge of the plastic clip. Pop it loose and the center of the clip should come out leaving the out ring. Pull it out about 1/4" then pop the ring that was left behind down. The whole thing should then slide out and you will be able to see just how these work. It might take some wiggling but it will come loose.

SubieGsR · 05-24-2007, 05:05 PM

alright thanks! I'll give that a try.

***KarlSTI*** · 05-24-2007, 06:54 PM

First time I tried pliers and ended up with a blood blister.

Then I pried at it with a screw driver and BAM it popped right out.

SonicBoom · 05-24-2007, 07:48 PM

I hate that under tray... it takes longer to R & I it that it does to change the oil... I know, boo hoo

***VSGTS14*** · 05-24-2007, 07:53 PM

never seen people not be able to get clips out...wow LOL.
i take all four of them out first, then drop the bolts.

SubieGsR · 05-24-2007, 09:18 PM

glad i'm not the only one.

straightouttajersey · 05-24-2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSGTS14

never seen people not be able to get clips out...wow LOL.
i take all four of them out first, then drop the bolts.

easiest way to do it for sure...

SubieGsR · 05-25-2007, 01:35 AM

i'll give that way a try tomorrow, thanks guys!

stickytires · 05-25-2007, 01:49 AM

just cut a hole to where the oil filter is. lol

SubaSTi04 · 05-25-2007, 02:11 AM

I broke a few of the plastic screws cuz they were so damn stubborn sometimes... but a flat head came to save the day

illt3ck · 05-25-2007, 02:16 AM

you might want to have your oil changed at the dealership if you can't handle the plastic pop-rivets.

**2blue4usti** · 05-25-2007, 06:40 AM

The clips trap dirt granules which cause them to be hard to remove. I tap on them a few times to dislodge the dirt. Then pop them out with a flat blade screwdriver, then remove the 10mm bolts. Works pretty well.

DB

lokutus1 · 05-25-2007, 06:49 AM

the key to these plastic screw is to not pull the center clip all the way down. if you do, you'll just open up the prongs again. if the whole thing doesn't come out easily, push the center clip back up a bit and pull from the ring again. it should take little effort to remove them.

will12345 · 05-25-2007, 09:12 AM

go buy yourself a 30 degree or 80 degree snap on plastic push pin puller, its worth its weight in gold! haha, but really, one of the best tools ive ever bought and i use it everyday, makes pulling out any push pin a breeze

05-24-2007, 02:35 PM	#1
SubieGsR Junior STI Driver Car: '07 Sti Limited Fav Mod: oem short shifter Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 171 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	How to remove plastic screws on undertray? I use to change the oil on my integra all the time. Now with the sti theres a plastic undertray in the way. I tried to take out the bolts, but i broke one so i just gave up and left the tray on and did it as is.. turned out pretty messy. So its time to change the oil again and I want to do it right this time. Sorry for the noob question, but how do you take out the self taping or plastic bolts (whatever they're called)??? thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-24-2007, 03:31 PM	#2
Pitcherman Village Idiot Car: 04 JVP STi Fav Mod: Blitz NUR Spec R Location: B.F.E, Texas Posts: 7,960 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? If you take a flat head screwdriver you will see how there is a lip towards the edge of the plastic clip. Pop it loose and the center of the clip should come out leaving the out ring. Pull it out about 1/4" then pop the ring that was left behind down. The whole thing should then slide out and you will be able to see just how these work. It might take some wiggling but it will come loose.

05-24-2007, 05:05 PM	#3
SubieGsR Junior STI Driver Car: '07 Sti Limited Fav Mod: oem short shifter Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 171 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? alright thanks! I'll give that a try.

05-24-2007, 06:54 PM	#4
*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Bill Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 4,196 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? First time I tried pliers and ended up with a blood blister. Then I pried at it with a screw driver and BAM it popped right out.

05-24-2007, 07:48 PM	#5
SonicBoom Professional STI Racer Car: WRB 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Protune Location: Atlanta via Motown Posts: 788 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? I hate that under tray... it takes longer to R & I it that it does to change the oil... I know, boo hoo

05-24-2007, 07:53 PM	#6
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,996 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? never seen people not be able to get clips out...wow LOL. i take all four of them out first, then drop the bolts.

05-24-2007, 09:18 PM	#7
SubieGsR Junior STI Driver Car: '07 Sti Limited Fav Mod: oem short shifter Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 171 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? glad i'm not the only one.

05-25-2007, 01:35 AM	#9
SubieGsR Junior STI Driver Car: '07 Sti Limited Fav Mod: oem short shifter Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 171 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? i'll give that way a try tomorrow, thanks guys!

05-25-2007, 01:49 AM	#10
stickytires Senior STI Driver Car: 05.75 WRX STI Fav Mod: Protune Location: Boston / NH / RI Posts: 349 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? just cut a hole to where the oil filter is. lol

05-25-2007, 02:11 AM	#11
SubaSTi04 STI Driver Car: Da Name sez it all Fav Mod: Squeeky brakes -.-" Location: Fremont, CA (YAY) AREA!! Posts: 273 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? I broke a few of the plastic screws cuz they were so damn stubborn sometimes... but a flat head came to save the day

05-25-2007, 02:16 AM	#12
illt3ck Junior STI Driver Posts: 89 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? you might want to have your oil changed at the dealership if you can't handle the plastic pop-rivets.

05-25-2007, 06:40 AM	#13
2blue4usti Gold Member Car: 04 WRB STi - 07 Blue Fav Mod: TIC Click Kit & Cobb SS, RCE Springs and Plates w/Cobb Stg2 Protuned Location: MI Posts: 1,116 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? The clips trap dirt granules which cause them to be hard to remove. I tap on them a few times to dislodge the dirt. Then pop them out with a flat blade screwdriver, then remove the 10mm bolts. Works pretty well. DB

05-25-2007, 06:49 AM	#14
lokutus1 Spec C Club Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,350 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? the key to these plastic screw is to not pull the center clip all the way down. if you do, you'll just open up the prongs again. if the whole thing doesn't come out easily, push the center clip back up a bit and pull from the ring again. it should take little effort to remove them.

05-25-2007, 09:12 AM	#15
will12345 Senior STI Driver Car: 04 subaru sti Fav Mod: 35r turbo kit Location: sunny san diego Posts: 318 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How to remove plastic screws on undertray? go buy yourself a 30 degree or 80 degree snap on plastic push pin puller, its worth its weight in gold! haha, but really, one of the best tools ive ever bought and i use it everyday, makes pulling out any push pin a breeze This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.