08-24-2016, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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OEM Exhaust Tips Removal
Does anyone know how to remove the chrome OEM exhaust tips without damaging them? It appears they are spot-welded on.
I need to remove them in order to slide the clamp-on C/F tips onto the pipes. |
08-28-2016, 06:27 PM | #2 |
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08-28-2016, 07:40 PM | #3 |
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They're just held on by compression springs. So some come off with a good pull while most require knocking off with a soft mallet from the rear. Search for removal guide posted by IND which gave a good how to.
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08-29-2016, 04:30 AM | #4 |
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There are adequate tools to do that. A hammer is not one of them.
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08-31-2016, 11:22 AM | #6 |
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A soft rubber mallet is not a hammer
And buying a tip pulling tool for one change is just insanity... hjk What tips did you end up buying? Could you post some pics before installation? I'm thinking of doing the same thing to mine Last edited by gmzanatta; 08-31-2016 at 11:57 AM.. |
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08-31-2016, 11:40 AM | #7 |
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You should be able to pull them off without any tools, as mentioned above twisting while pulling will make the task easier
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08-31-2016, 11:48 AM | #8 |
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Agreed, ours came off very easy without much effort.
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10-15-2017, 03:17 PM | #9 |
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Mine were put on by Odin himself and then Thor gave them a tap for good measure. I have tried 5 times to get them off, including mallets and pullers...they are still on there. I haven't tried twisting while pulling though, ill give it a shot.
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Twisting while pulling can bend the spring clips, FYI.
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There is a thread somewhere describing the multiple ways. Most of us did well with a block of wood and rubber mallet. Apply WD40, let sit for 15-30min and whack away. 3-4 good smacks should do it at that point. Don't be bashful when hammering.
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10-15-2017, 10:02 PM | #13 |
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I pulled my M2 tips out so I can paint it myself as I felt like the aftermarket options were not to my liking. I had to use a 6" gear puller from harbor freight tools and had to use it with a 12 foot socket wrench handle. I also tried using a piece of wood with a mallet and that did not work too well.
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