The Eagle

I'm about to change the rear deck lid shocks so I'm reading the guidelines on http://p-car.com/diy/hoodshock/.
I'm wondering, how do I remove the clip from the bolt? Is there a certain technique to use or do I pry it off?
TIA!





~ The Eagle ~
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'96 Polar Silver/Black C4S, manual, litronics, LED's in the positioning lights, alu/leather shifter & handbrake,
silver face gauges with alu rings, sport seats, full leather interior, motor sound airbox, stainless door sills,
valve caps Porsche crested brushed alloy, front protection bar, with split rear grill and layered with Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax
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'92 Carrera 2 (Sold)
'89 Carrera 3.2 (Sold)

skl2

Its not that difficult. If you can get your hands back there you can use your fingernail to lift up the edge and slide it off. Or, use a needle nose and grasp the bent edge, lift and slide it off without losing grip so you dont drop it. Lastly, if you have a good length skinny blade screw driver you can just get unde the clip enough to pry it off (just make sure you dont drop it!!! I would recommend putting a towel or sheet under the assembly so when you drop something, it just lands in the sheet and is easy to retrieve. Honestly, people seem to have a lot of trouble with these on the front and rear, but with good lighting, some patience and good techinque, I did all 4 (two front, two rear) in about 30 min.

Good luck!!

The Eagle

Thanks Kent!
I'll tie a piece of small thread to each clip and bolt to be sure.



~ The Eagle ~
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'96 Polar Silver/Black C4S, manual, litronics, LED's in the positioning lights, alu/leather shifter & handbrake,
silver face gauges with alu rings, sport seats, full leather interior, motor sound airbox, stainless door sills,
valve caps Porsche crested brushed alloy, front protection bar, with split rear grill and layered with Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax
__________________
'92 Carrera 2 (Sold)
'89 Carrera 3.2 (Sold)

Jeff96-993

That's exactly what I did... it will sproing who knows where if it gets free for even an instant.

I have big hands, so the likelihood of me detaching it successfully was 0%, and sure enough it went flying. I just reeled it back in with the string. Total success.

skl2

Yep, another good option. string or dental floss should work.

IXLR8

I hope you got the OEM shocks from Porsche. The aftermarket (same manufacturer though) shocks that I installed for an RLer had the rear lid fling burgers...it came up that fast and would hit the hinge stops very hard.

DanQ

I used a thin tie wrap to thread into the clip, but the idea is the same..

The Eagle

Yes I did. Bought them yesterday from Porsche.

The Eagle

Done!
What did I learn and want to share with you guys:
1) It took me one hour to do the two shocks as I'm a real amateur
2) The best way to remove the clip = as Kent said: "use your fingernail to lift up the edge and slide it off" (see pic)

3) I attached really thin galvanized wire to each clip before removing and putting them back. When the clip was removed I did the same with the bolt. Takes more time but it's safer.
4) You need to jiggle/play with the deck lid when you remove the bolt, it only slides out when the deck lid is at the right height/position.
5) Now I have some damaged hands and a sore back


(References for the shocks.)



~ The Eagle ~
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'96 Polar Silver/Black C4S, manual, litronics, LED's in the positioning lights, alu/leather shifter & handbrake,
silver face gauges with alu rings, sport seats, full leather interior, motor sound airbox, stainless door sills,
valve caps Porsche crested brushed alloy, front protection bar, with split rear grill and layered with Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax
__________________
'92 Carrera 2 (Sold)
'89 Carrera 3.2 (Sold)

g_murray

I have two new FRONT ('trunk') shocks in my garage - that will be 'done' over this coming winter.
You've tickled my fancy ...I might just do the engine ('hood') shocks whilst I'm at it.
Thankyou for the 'nudge'.
Gerry

skl2

Glad it went well! Yea, leaning over the engine while replacing those reminds you of all those little muscles in your back that you had previously forgotten

For the fronts, the technique is different: Take the new shocks out and find a long, thin flat blade that fits under the rounded metal clip. Then, reach that down and slide it under the rounded clip and pry it out. That is the hardest part. Once you have the rounded clip displaced, it will pull right off at the bottom. The top is simple: use fingernail, remove clip, pull pin.

e9stibi

Put a towel below the area to catch any parts that might fall down. In combination with a magnetic pickup tool, you have a good "Plan B"