Butt plug removal

Azroadster · 10-08-2010, 08:31 PM

HA! Bet that got your attention!

I need to remove the black plug where the center fog light mounts. I see a black fastener underneath and I tried to pry the center out thinking that it is that type fasterner, but I was afraid I would break it. Is this what I need to remove to get the plug out and if so, how do you easily remove it. I am getting the rear valence covered in black vinyl on Monday and I want to take it out so that they can cover all of the paint that could be seen.

Thanks,

AZ

Trips · 10-08-2010, 08:51 PM

I got excited for moment

The plastic fasteners have a pop up head, you need a small screwdriver to pop them up.
on the back of the dummy light their are two 10mm nuts
Try spraying the two 10mm nuts with lube, and use a heat gun to melt the loctite they use on the threads. If you're not careful the stud will break loose, and start turning while you're trying to remove the 10mm nuts. This is what happened to me, and I had basically destroy the dummy light lens to drill a hole to access the head of the studs to clamp needle nose vise-grips to keep from spinning while trying to remove the 10mm nuts.

spearfish25 · 10-08-2010, 08:53 PM

butt plugs and pop up head. Interesting thread.

Trips · 10-08-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

butt plugs and pop up head. Interesting thread.

simota1 · 10-08-2010, 09:24 PM

remember the fastener has to be half way poped out and then pull from the base of the fastener or else it wont wiggle out at all...

kenchan · 10-08-2010, 09:34 PM

the plastic tab is probably seized with sand and other debris. best to take a screw driver and gently pry while you giggle it around to get the sand loose. it should pop out after a couple of tries.

i'd like to warn that dummy lamp is nearly impossible to remove without destroying the stud loose and cutting the nut.

antennahead · 10-08-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

butt plugs and pop up head. Interesting thread.

I thought this was a "Frost" thread for a momment

SE · 10-08-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

I got excited for moment

cereal2k · 10-08-2010, 09:56 PM

shadoquad · 10-08-2010, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

I got excited for moment

The plastic fasteners have a pop up head, you need a small screwdriver to pop them up.
on the back of the dummy light their are two 10mm nuts
Try spraying the two 10mm nuts with lube, and use a heat gun to melt the loctite they use on the threads. If you're not careful the stud will break loose, and start turning while you're trying to remove the 10mm nuts. This is what happened to me, and I had basically destroy the dummy light lens to drill a hole to access the head of the studs to clamp needle nose vise-grips to keep from spinning while trying to remove the 10mm nuts.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-08-2010, 11:09 PM

I'd suggest getting some replacements for those "pop" retainers. The one on the lower part gets very brittle.
I used penetrating oil (come on you pervs) on the two nuts (oh crap), then turned them very slowly. If you try to turn them rapidly, you'll spin the studs.

Trips · 10-08-2010, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I'd suggest getting some replacements for those "pop" retainers. The one on the lower part gets very brittle.
I used penetrating oil (come on you pervs) on the two nuts (oh crap), then turned them very slowly. If you try to turn them rapidly, you'll spin the studs.

antennahead · 10-08-2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I'd suggest getting some replacements for those "pop" retainers. The one on the lower part gets very brittle.
I used penetrating oil (come on you pervs) on the two nuts (oh crap), then turned them very slowly. If you try to turn them rapidly, you'll spin the studs.

cereal2k · 10-09-2010, 12:13 AM

CBRich · 10-09-2010, 06:03 AM

Or cut a little slot in the studs so you can hold them with a flathead. Worked fine for me.

10-08-2010, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 15	Butt plug removal HA! Bet that got your attention! I need to remove the black plug where the center fog light mounts. I see a black fastener underneath and I tried to pry the center out thinking that it is that type fasterner, but I was afraid I would break it. Is this what I need to remove to get the plug out and if so, how do you easily remove it. I am getting the rear valence covered in black vinyl on Monday and I want to take it out so that they can cover all of the paint that could be seen. Thanks, AZ __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I got excited for moment The plastic fasteners have a pop up head, you need a small screwdriver to pop them up. on the back of the dummy light their are two 10mm nuts Try spraying the two 10mm nuts with lube, and use a heat gun to melt the loctite they use on the threads. If you're not careful the stud will break loose, and start turning while you're trying to remove the 10mm nuts. This is what happened to me, and I had basically destroy the dummy light lens to drill a hole to access the head of the studs to clamp needle nose vise-grips to keep from spinning while trying to remove the 10mm nuts. __________________

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10-08-2010, 09:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	the plastic tab is probably seized with sand and other debris. best to take a screw driver and gently pry while you giggle it around to get the sand loose. it should pop out after a couple of tries. i'd like to warn that dummy lamp is nearly impossible to remove without destroying the stud loose and cutting the nut.

10-08-2010, 11:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I'd suggest getting some replacements for those "pop" retainers. The one on the lower part gets very brittle. I used penetrating oil (come on you pervs) on the two nuts (oh crap), then turned them very slowly. If you try to turn them rapidly, you'll spin the studs.

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CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Or cut a little slot in the studs so you can hold them with a flathead. Worked fine for me.

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