Trim clips

[rollinstone]

2014 5.4L Limited. I’m talking about the cover that extends over the radiator(s) and the trim clips that hold it down. My clips have a small Phillips screw in the center. The screw just spins and doesn’t release the clip. Does a regular trim clip removal tool pop them out? I’m reluctant to give it muscle for fear of breaking the clip…you can never match up a broken clip.

 

[max78]

Mine failed as well, I just forced them out with a trim tool and they all broke. I didn't really care because I bought replacements. If you want to try and salvage them get under the screw head with a pick, needle, or small screw driver and then remove them.

If the screw part is spinning, then lift up slightly on the clip as a whole and that will allow the threads to bite just enough to start unscrewing. I had to do that with the new ones.