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Originally Posted by Tractionless
Getting ready to do the same. Can you advise on how NOT to break them since you're had them off once. Thanks  |
You have two options.
1. Use a pry tool to dislodge the top pawl. Then use a pry tool to dislodge the middle clip. Most likely you will break off the clip brackets (very flimsy). Now all you have to do is slide the B pillar down to remove it from the car. This method allows you to reattach the B pillar to the car by using the top pawl and the bottom clip. I don't think the middle clip is important. No 3D printing required!
2. Use a pry tool to dislodge the top pawl. Then use a pry tool to dislodge the middle and and bottom clip. You most likely will break off the clip brackets. This method requires you to 3D print 4 new clip brackets (for both B pillars) and purchase 4 new clips. You will most likely destroy the original clips trying to remove it from the housing.
If I had to do it again, I would have gone with option 1.
If you were to buy 4 new clips, they are like $12 each from Nissan or generic clips are like $20 for a batch of 25.