Do you keep the 6 plastic tube clips on the grid or are they supposed to be removed?
1757066
We have kept them on. Please let me know if you find out that they are supposed to come off.
577646
Imagine you could cut the 4 tabs and put Velcro right above where the tabs/clips were. I have used ours several times and have had no problems with the tabs/clips.
1668563
It just clips in to where the old one was. As long as you did not break off all the tabs from the old one. I had to dig a few out with pliers. It was a pain but doable. Hope that helps.
501959
Take the plastic liner off and in clip the little clips on the side. It's fairly simple once you see the little clips. The rubber liner is tight but take it off an you will find 5-6 clips.
1293749
Yes. They are held in place by tabs and screws but could be removed if desired.
1056993
I haven't had any problems with the clips on these. That doesn't answer the question about the traditional metal clips but since I haven't had a problem with them, I haven't looked.
1208086
if you can remove the old clips without damaging them, then you can reuse them. if they are dry rotted and crack then you will need replacements. My accord had them on the bottom side of the car and under the hood keeping the front plastic on.edit: to remove the old ones without breaking them, pull out the center post (the nipple) on the clip before trying to remove it from the hole. This will relieve pressure on the hooks keeping the fastener in.
1069418
Ours had those clips too. We used a screwdriver and pliers to spread them enough to enable us to remove the old webbing, then insert the new and pinch them back together.
1233841
Tom, You will have to cut the tube so it works properly. That is what I had to do. Thanks Karen
2135394
They can be removed. They're essentially held there by Velcro. Hope this helps :-)
1675777
I have had no problem removing the dome, although it is somewhat heavy. Perhaps you have not released the white clips on either side of the dome? I keep them unclipped. Good luck. Marguerite Bladen
1090787
yea clip needs to come off. I think you can add a additional add-on to place the tripod clip.
657561
It just clipped on the side so yes. If you didn't want it, I guess you could just leave it off.
2119933
I didn't remove them and they work fine. If you are not comfortable with this answer, contact the folks you purchased from, they should be helpful with the correct answer... if there is one! Have a great day...R/KMW
495909
I did not have to remove mine when I installed them. I watched some videos on YouTube that helped me.
1457687
Nope, you have to pop the threaded inserts out using something like a broom handle through the other end of the tube.
1076501
I didnt have to take mine off the ends of the clips are open ended with bolts that go through to tighten..