Composite Trim Removal Tool Kit - 5 Piece

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• How to Trim 2015 Ram 1500 Plastic Bed Rail Cover to Make Space for Stake Pocket Anchor
  The front stake pocket on your 2015 Ram 1500 is hidden under the plastic rail cap but there should be an outline or slight indentation in the plastic to show you where to make your cutout. I read some online comments from owners who said that slipping a plastic trim tool like those in # PT73HJ under the cap makes it easier to cut out the part that covers the stake pocket. You can use a utility knife or a small rotary tool if you have one.
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• Tool used to Remove the Rivets that Hold the Taillight Assembly on a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
  That handy-dandy tool you see in the videos is a trim panel tool. We have # PT73HJ as an option that you could use. I advise against using vice grips as it will tear up the pins. You could use a smaller claw hammer if available. A very small pry bar (crow bar) could work as well. I suppose you could wedge two spoons under it and pry it out that way. Depending on how tight they are you might bend the spoons. If you had a very flat wrench it might work the same as the trim panel tool.
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• Is an Extension Cable Needed to Install Hopkins Backup Camera on a Nissan Titan with a Crew Cab
  The wiring harness that comes with the Hopkins backup camera # HM50002 is 19 feet, 7 inches long. Depending on how it is routed you may or may not need to extend that length for installation on your truck. There is a 5 foot extension cable, # HM3100504060, and a 25 foot cable, # HM3100504061. An extra 5 feet is probably all you would need if you needed any at all. the tool in question was likely a type of trim panel tool. We have a set that you could use, # PT73HJ, that includes various...
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• Removing Rear Trim Panels to Install Trailer Wiring on a 2014 Subaru Forester
  Installation of Curt trailer wiring harness # C56040 is going to be similar to the 2 videos I have linked. In fact it should be just about identical. Once you see how it is done you will wonder why the dealer wants to charge such a price! I do recommend a trim panel remover tool, # PT73HJ, which does make things a lot easier.
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• How To Remove Cracked Sealant From An RV Skylight
  Having firsthand experience with removing old sealant I can tell you without a doubt that it's a giant pain. You'll want to pick up some composite trim tools # PT73HJ to pry the sealant off of the roof membrane. You'll take the flat end of one of the tools and scrape towards the skylight being careful not to pull on the roof membrane and tear it. This will take a bunch of time and patience. I typically press up against the sealant and try to rock the tool side to side to help cut through...
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• Installing Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2014 Honda Odyssey Elite with HondaVac Vacuum
  In order to install the trailer wiring harness # 118521 on your 2014 Honda Odyssey with the built-in vacuum you would have to remove the vacuum, 12 volt power plug, and subwoofer in order to then follow the installation instructions. A trim panel remover tool, # PT73HJ, would be helpful to get the panels loose.
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• How Does Trailer Wiring Harness 118518 Install on a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
  There are a couple of places that you will plug into when installing trailer wiring harness # 118518 on a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. The connection in the back is best accessed by removing the panel forward of the jack storage compartment like our installers show in the video I have linked for you to the right. The harness at the front of the vehicle is best accessed by moving the battery out of the way. This is also covered in the video. The panels in the back can also be temporarily...
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• Recommended Replacement Roof Vent For A 2000 Lance 1061 Truck Bed Camper
  Based on the pictures you provided it looks like you have an older Ventline manual vent with a fan so the Ventline E-Z Lift Ventadome Trailer Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan # V3094-601-00 you were looking at would just be the newest version and would make a great replacement if you're happy with a manual vent over a powered one. To replace your current vent you'll need to scrape off the old sealant first. I recommend using a composite tool like # PT73HJ and really taking your time so that you don't...
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• Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2016 Toyota Tundra with Factory 7-Way Connector
  For your new 2016 Toyota Tundra with the factory 7-Way trailer connector I recommend the Tekonsha P2 brake controller # 90885. This is one of our most popular controllers because it is easy to set up and use and it is reliable. You will also need wiring harness # 3031-P to plug the controller into the truck. To reach the mating factory connector, first locate the notch in the access panel in the center of the dash, near the driver's side. Using a trim panel puller, such as # PT73HJ, carefully...
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• What is the Trim Panel Tool Mentioned in the Instructions for 2016 Chevy Spark Trailer Hitch C11433
  For trim panel removal tools we have a couple of options. We have the Powerbuilt Trim Pad Remover # ALL648544 and we have the Performance Tool Tool Set # PT73HJ (these are similar to the ones pictured in the beginning of the instructions). You may have some other similar tool that could work, too.
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• Tools Required to Install EcoHitch 306-X7601 on 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon
  To install the EcoHitch # 306-X7601 on your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon, you need: - Phillips and Flathead Screwdrivers # PT55ZR - Trim Removal and Pry Tools # ALL648544, # PT73HJ - Ratchet with 10 mm and 14mm socket - Torque Wrench # ALL644044 - Air Saw, Utility Knife or Tin Snip - Tape measure and straight edge (or ruler) - Wax/grease pencil I've also attached an installation video so you can get a good idea of the process.
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• Installation of Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harness 118467 on a 2017 Subaru Outback
  I have included a link to a video below that shows trailer wiring harness # 118467 being installed on a 2017 Subaru Outback. The video shows you where to plug in the harness. The tool our installer uses to remove trim panels is the appropriately named trim panel remover tool # ALL648544. We also have a set with multiple tools, # PT73HJ, you can use to safely remove panels.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Subaru Outback Behind a Motor Home
  The Roadmaster XL base plates # 920-1 are a fit for your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon and the Stowmaster tow bar # RM-501. The Tow bar does fold up and store on the tow vehicle. There are no speed restrictions when the tow bar is folded up but it wouldn't take much just to remove the tow bar to avoid any unforeseen issues. The fasteners on your Outback appear to be push-in fasteners. There is a special tool you can use to make removing them easy, # PT73HJ. You will also need safety cables,...
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• Brake Controller and Wiring Harness for an RV Built on a 2016 Ford E-450 Van Chassis
  Your 2016 Ford E-450 van chassis/RV will use brake controller wiring harness # 3034-P. Ford only makes this van chassis for the RV and emergency vehicle industries now but the 2016 chassis is the same as the 2014 model year which was the last year it was available to the general public. On the 2016 the factory plug is located behind the coin tray, above the radio, in the center console (see picture). For a brake controller I recommend the P2 # 90885 because it is easy to set up and use...
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• Removing Trim Panels to Install Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2017 Lexus NX200T
  The only instructions for wiring harness # 118652 are the basic install instructions that come with it and that I have linked for reference. What I recommend for trim panels are trim panel tools # PT73HJ which will work much better than metal tools like screwdrivers that can potentially damage plastic trim panels.
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• Recommended Replacemetn Plumbing Vents For A 2013 Keystone Montana 3150RL 5th Wheel Trailer
  I'm assuming you're referring to plumbing vents so I would recommend the Camco Replace-All RV Plumbing Vent Kit -Black # CAM40138 or # CAM40033 for white. Both of these kits come with mounting hardware and putty to form a tight seal to your trailer's roof, but you'll also want to use some self-leveling sealant # 34427034145-1 as well. I've attached a video below of the installation I did for the Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 to give you a better idea of how installation...
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• Air Dam Trimming Area to Install a Westin Grille Guard on a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
  It sounds like you are talking about the lower air dam on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. There should be 6 bolts that hold it on located on the underside of the truck. The Westin Grille Guard, # 32-1965, does not have a template from trimming the air dam. Basically what you will do is remove the air dam, install the grille guard, and then trim the air dam as needed to fit around the grille guard. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. It is also recommended to use the...
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• Loosening Trim Panels to Install Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2013 Honda Civic Sedan
  The best way to pull the trim panel loose on your 2013 Honda Civic to install trailer wiring is to use a trim panel tool such as # PT73HJ. These tools work much better than other tools, like screwdrivers, to remove stubborn panels gently without excessive prying. I have also linked a video showing installation of a different harness that should help you.
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• Trouble Removing Front Fascia on a New 2024 Chevy Equinox To Install Blue OX Base Plate
  What you are experiencing is not all that uncommon. New vehicles like your 2024 Chevrolet Equinox can be rather difficult to remove some of the parts as all the clips are very stiff with the vehicle being brand new. And depending on your area and the weather it can be made more difficult in the cold. As Brad demonstrates on the install video for the Blue Ox Base Plate # BX1730 linked below he does also use some soapy water sprayed into the fascia parts to help release the clips behind the...
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• Can You Apply New Sealant to a Roof Directly Over Old Sealant & Removal of Old Sealant
  If the old sealant only has minor cracks you can use a sealant like the LaSalle Bristol XTRM Universal Self-Leveling Sealant # 34427034145-1 which is a little easier to work with than the Alpha Systems 1021 Self-Leveling Sealant for RVs # AL98KV. You need to keep in mind that adding sealant over sealant is just a quick fix and most likely temporary. You are better off getting the old sealant off and then applying the new sealant. Getting the old sealant off isn't incredibly difficult,...
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• Video Showing the Removal of an RV Stereo
  While we do not have a video specifically showing the removal of the Jensen Touch Screen RV Stereo JRV9000R, I have attached a video that shows the removal of a different stereo and the installation of the JRV9000R (this process starts around the 4:43 mark of the video). This should hopefully allow you to get a feel for how to remove the JRV9000R. You will need some sort of trim panel tool. If you do not have one, you can pick up the Performance Tool Pry Tool Set # PT73HJ.
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• Trim Tools Needed For Installing Tekonsha 4-Way Wiring Harness on a 2021 Toyota RAV4
  I always use the Performance Tool Pry Tool Set # PT73HJ. This set has a nylon construction to reduce the chance of scratching or damaging your surfaces. These will help you with the installation of the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56434 on your 2021 Toyota RAV4.
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• How To Reseal RV Window Trim
  To reseal the window trim you'll want to first clean off the old sealant with some composite tools # PT73HJ (to prevent scratches to the trailer wall). Once the old sealant is removed you can clean the surface with some rubbing alcohol and then apply some non-sag sealant # 344270341437-1.
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• Is The Installation/Replacement Of A Fan-Tastic Vent Roof Vent Easy To Complete
  The hardest part of replacing a roof vent is definitely removing the old sealant. You'll want to use some composite tools, like part # PT73HJ, to carefully pry up the sealant without ripping up the roof membrane. You won't get all of it off but will be able to get a majority. Once you're done prying up the sealant you can wipe down the area with some rubbing alcohol to clean and prep it for new sealant. The Fan-Tastic Vent Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan and Thermostat # FV802250 will come with...
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