Removing mud flaps

[d.marks48]

Anyone have experience in removing RPM Tesla mud flaps? I purchased another set from Amazon that seem to be more secure and a better fit, but I can’t get the ones I installed originally off of the MY.

 

[jeffbco]

Anyone have experience in removing RPM Tesla mud flaps? I purchased another set from Amazon that seem to be more secure and a better fit, but I can’t get the ones I installed originally off of the MY.

Just reverse the install process. Check the videos in the RPM website. Just need to remove the push pins - probably easier to remove than install. What specifically are you having difficulty removing?

 

[d.marks48]

Not as simple as you might think. The push pins, which are threaded like a screw, don’t turn when you try to unscrew them. And when you try to pry them out they offer a lot of resistance to being removed.

 

[phayze one]

Not as simple as you might think. The push pins, which are threaded like a screw, don’t turn when you try to unscrew them. And when you try to pry them out they offer a lot of resistance to being removed.

Maybe try puncturing the seat of the pin to keep it place while unscrewing? I was assuming the pin is threaded into the seat but maybe not.

 

[ToasterStrudel]

take some pliers / wirecutters and just cut the pin?

 

[jeffbco]

Not as simple as you might think. The push pins, which are threaded like a screw, don’t turn when you try to unscrew them. And when you try to pry them out they offer a lot of resistance to being removed.

You can also find this at AutoZone (and others).

https://www.amazon.com/QMET-Plastic-Fastener-Remover-removal/dp/B0734VKNYK/ref=asc_df_B0734VKNYK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312177448019&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3873536723595476992&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1026748&hvtargid=pla-570352770685&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61495038909&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312177448019&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3873536723595476992&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1026748&hvtargid=pla-570352770685

 

[GeezerSquid]

I have that tool and it works very well indeed. Though I used the automatic mud flap removal method. 1) Lower your model y too much, 2) then leave a business where the driveway curb is very high and abrupt, 3) be sure to NOT drive out in a diagonal manner - hit the exit curb straight. If you go slow enough the mud flap will drop straight down on the concrete and be removed, or partially removed.

 

[spdracer888]

After going through 2 sets of RPM's mud flaps I too have the same issue in getting the plastic "el cheapo" screw fasters out - and that tool won't help. I'm going to drill the screw in faster out and be done with their products.