Composite Trim Removal Tool Kit - 5 Piece

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• Can The Roadmaster Invisibrake Be Installed In The Rear Compartment Of A 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler
  I spoke with Brad, one of our installers here that's done quite a few Invisbrake installs, and he stated that box under the front driver seat is tucked in further than you'd think so you'd have to purposefully kick it and it wouldn't be an accident. That being said, it is possible to mount the compressor box in the back of your Wrangler but you'll most likely need to get some additional 1/4" nylon vacuum line to go from the box to the brake booster in the engine compartment and also some...
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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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• Recommended Remote Controlled RV Roof Vent For A 2021 Forest River Vibe 34BH
  We do carry remote controlled vent options that will most likely fit your 2021 Forest River Vibe 34BH but you'll want to doublecheck the size of the cutout hole just to confirm fitment since there are a few outliers out there that use a slightly small vent than the standard, which is 14" x 14". You'll want to just remove the inner trim piece to measure the cutout hole and confirm that it is 14" x 14" in order to fit a new vent. If it's not wide enough you can also enlarge the hole to make...
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Where Can I Get a Trim Panel Remover Tool to Install Trailer Wiring on a 2013 Honda CR-V
  A trim panel remover tool is not included with trailer wiring harness # 118561. We have # PT73HJ which is a basic design set of several tools that would come in handy.
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• Replacement Unit For A Furrion FWH09AFA RV Tankless Water Heater
  The FWH09AFA just refers to the main unit of the Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater # FR93FR, not including the access door. Realistically if the unit is the only problem then I would just only order it and reuse your current access door. You'll have to scrape off the sealant and butyl tape that was used to secure the door and unit to the trailer. I typically use some composite pry tools # PT73HJ to scrape this off without scratching the wall of the trailer and ruining the paint job. You'll...
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Do I Have To Remove The Bumper To Install The Eco Hitch EH34FR On A 2023 Outback?
  You are correct in that the rear bumper will need to be completely removed to install the Eco Hitch # EH34FR on a 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon. While I do not consider this an "easy" step, it can certainly be done. I recommend getting a trim tool kit like # PT73HJ. This should make the job easier and will help prevent damage to the paint or finish. I have linked our install video below if you want to take a closer look at the process. That said, if you are not comfortable doing that kind...
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• Removal of Travel Trailer Door Window to Replace with Lippert Entry Door Window for RV
  All of our window trim kits have screws. It is likely your window has uses an adhesive to secure your window in place since you don't see any screws. I recommend using the Performance Tool Pry Tool Set # PT73HJ to give you soft and hard nylon prying options so you don't scratch your door surface. I've have someone help secure the window from the opposite side so you don't drop it when the frame comes loose. Then you can use the Lippert Components Replacement Window Frame with Seal...
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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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• 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Trailer Brake Controller Installation
  Vehicle passenger compartment plastic trim panels, like the dash panel on your Trailhawk that comes off to give you access to the brake controller port, usually have tabs that fit into slots or metal fasteners, in addition to the visible retaining screw. Once the visible fasteners are removed it may still require a bit of force to release the panel, especially on a brand new vehicle. Often a trim panel tool set like # PT73HJ can help loosen things up. These plastic tools will be less...
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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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• 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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• Installation Instructions for a Trailer Hitch for a 2005 Mercedes E-320
  Curt trailer hitch # C11744 is not a fit for your 2005 Mercedes E-320. Curt trailer hitch # C11701 will fit. The instructions which I have linked for you state to unbolt the fascia tabs from the body. If they are true bolts then using the appropriate wrench would suffice. If they are more like clips I recommend a trim panel remover tool such as # PT73HJ to gently pry tabs.
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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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• How To Remove The Lens Of The Command 12V RV LED Puck Light # 328-K-1003WS
  The center lens of the 12V RV LED Puck Light # 328-K-1003WS will pop out of the white trim ring with the use of tools, even though they don't recommend using any. In the attached video below Hayden uses a flat-head screwdriver, but I would use a plastic trim panel tool # PT73HJ to avoid scratching the lens. You can use one of the smaller pieces to get in between the lens and trim ring and pop it right out.
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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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