I was installing the splash guards today and I accidentally pryed off the wrong plastic clip from the front wheel well which holds the plastic liner.

This is what the clip looks like that I need replaced:



I have been searching ebay for a replacement but I do not know what size I need. What size clip is it?

 

Oh snap that's funny. I did the splash guards myself too, I have it posted in the Photo Gallery, check it out. https://acurazine.com/forums/members/bmode-221516-albums-bmode-s-bad-iphone-pics-sorry-692/ The rears caused me a little trouble as I couldn't figure out the cross support, but I finally got it. The diagram in the instructions isn't sketched very well and it's misleading. Hey, go by a dealership and snag one off a new TL? JK, ask the dealer to order you one.

 

The clip has 2 pieces. Before you do anything to replace it:
1 - pull the center of the clip up
2 - push and hold the clip into the hole securely by the outer edge.
3 - Push the center part in until you feel a slight snap into place.

 

Those are available at the dealer, same type of push-pins hold the bottom of the grill in place. You may also be able to find something similar at Autozone/Checker/Napa in the assorted part section as most cars now use those.

 

After doing some research I believe this is called the inner fender clip. Honda part # 91512-SX0-003. I wonder how much the dealer charges for each of these...

 

Please note too, that there are at least 2 different sizes available for this clip. If you do the splash guards yourself, for example, the kit comes with two longer versions of this clip to replace two shorter ones already on the car.

 

Your best and cheapest option is to simply pool another one out of the same size, simply go to the nearest Honda (not Acura) dealership and buy as many as you need. Bring that one so that you can compare and be sure the clip is correct. Most Honda/Acura cars use the same plastic clips, they easily brake but are cheap and easy to replace. Note that the clip does not need to be 100% the same as long as the diameter and length are the same you should be fine. It is cheaper to buy them in the Honda dealership then at Acura. The same applies to many other parts and fluids as well.

 

Yes. If you actually still have both peices of the clip do that ^^^


Otherwise, get one from the dealer.

 

or go here....they have a nice little kit for assorted clips!

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Hon...eners_s/65.htm

 

those clips are a dime a dozen.... half the Acura is built with the damn things.. and 10mm bolts :rolf:

i disassembled SOO many 3G's in my garage, and my own car so many times, that i have these clips laying everywhere... ive damaged a few in my time too

 

just go to service center and befriend a service manager. tell him your issue and chances are he'll give you one for free.