One person front and rear clip removal

[UltimaCH]

I came across this video of an interesting and very neat way to remove the Ultima front and rear clips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q2PKybRhBw

Second video shows the assembly of both clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUQk2bmEWDw

Edited to add second video

Edited by UltimaCH on Thursday 21st January 16:46

[Graham-P]

Good find

I'm more interested in the body retaining clips that he's used and how they work etc.....

I've always be told that when opening the front clip to pull open standing in front of the car pulling from the middle of the radiator opening so that both sides raise together avoiding stress fractures around the front of the clip. To remove the rear I use a rolled up duvet spread on the floor, release all fastenings and 'roll' the clip off and onto the duvet.
Failing that just call a neighbour over to help......

[GTRMikie]

Graham-P said:

I've always be told that when opening the front clip to pull open standing in front of the car pulling from the middle of the radiator opening so that both sides raise together avoiding stress fractures around the front of the clip.

That's the way I've always done it, no sign of stress damage to the front clip after 16 years of opening and closing.

[V8Dom]

UltimaCH said:

I came across this video of an interesting and very neat way to remove the Ultima front and rear clips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q2PKybRhBw

Second video shows the assembly of both clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUQk2bmEWDw

Edited to add second video

Edited by UltimaCH on Thursday 21st January 16:46

i wonder what stops those clips moving while driving... i wouldnt fancy the front clip being loose at the front because those swing levers have moved