Cover retaining clips

[Flamewinger]

I'm removing some parts from my ST to be painted and need help with some clips that hold black parts on the inside. Any ideas on how to remove them?

Thanks

They look like this

 

[Chupaca]

Here's what you do..!!

snap ring pliers work great otherwise you can wiggle them up slowly prying with a flat blade screwdriver. Try not to bend them so you can reuse them...:thumbup:

 

[Flamewinger]

What I found really worked well was a "L" pointer. Like an awl but with a 90* bend. Got it under the barbs and popped the clips off.

Tried snap ring pliers and the tips couldn't get under the clips.

Maybe I had the wrong pliers.

Thanks