Technical How to remove this clip

[HolyMoley]

Hi all. Newbie here and joined to post a pic and query on my Fiat 500X
I've been into the Fiat 500X section but can't see where to generate a new post .
I'm hoping someone can tell me the name of this air cleaner duct clip and specifically the name of the tool I need in order to remove it.
I need to remove the ducting to get full access to the oil filter that is beneath it.

TIA

 

[jackwhoo]

Click R pliers

 

[s130]

See: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-89791-Clic-R-Clamp-Pliers/dp/B000PJ8GX4

https://www.diy.com/departments/aut...lamp-repair-tool-for-car/5060504002714_BQ.prd

These pliers both remove (un-clip) and reset (re-clip) these types of hose clips. Plenty of makes available at differing prices. I only show the Amazon / B&Q links as they show pictures of the type of pliers you require.

 

[ZaphodB]

See: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-89791-Clic-R-Clamp-Pliers/dp/B000PJ8GX4

https://www.diy.com/departments/aut...lamp-repair-tool-for-car/5060504002714_BQ.prd

These pliers both remove (un-clip) and reset (re-clip) these types of hose clips. Plenty of makes available at differing prices. I only show the Amazon / B&Q links as they show pictures of the type of pliers you require.

Yeah, half that price on ebay

 

[varesecrazy]

Yeah, half that price on ebay

Old Post..

I've still not bought any..
On my Panda I got away with a screwdriver to open, pincers to re-tension

 

[Twotone2]

Old Post..

I've still not bought any..
On my Panda I got away with a screwdriver to open, pincers to re-tension

I bought the pliers last year for the first oil change and then struggled to remember how to use them for the latest oil change last week but I eventually found a video though.

The Fiatworkshop has some very good videos well worth a look they have a step by step process for the various services.

 

[ZaphodB]

Old Post..

Dammit

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

I bought the pliers last year for the first oil change and then struggled to remember how to use them for the latest oil change last week but I eventually found a video though.

The Fiatworkshop has some very good videos well worth a look they have a step by step process for the various services.

There's lots of these "silly" clips/hose clamps being used these days. I usually just try to tackle this sort of thing with tools I ready have - pliers etc. Sometimes it works sometimes I destroy it and then I just replace it with a suitable clamp like a Jubilee etc.

 

[AnthonyH]

I remove them with a screwdriver and then replace them with a screw tighten clip.

 

[DGPunto]

As above from AnthinyH - screwdriver it off and replace it with a jubilee clip. Then you're good for future changes

 

[Ralf S.]

The Klik-R pliers are about a tenner though... so it's not a huge pain to invest in some. The single-use straps (cooling systems usually) are the more annoying... since they don't even want to come off, never mind go back on..


Ralf S.

 

[ZaphodB]

The Klik-R pliers are about a tenner though... so it's not a huge pain to invest in some.

I found a pair for £5.70 (and bought them for future)

 

[arekp]

You don't need to remove this clip to change oil filter in 500X 1.4L.