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Old 05-09-2007, 12:46 AM
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SUCCESS!!!: What's the Best Way to Remove Tailpipe Tips?

I'm trying to remove my sport tips to put on chrome ones but I cannot figure out how to remove them.

I know there's a groove on the tip to be held by the actual exhaust, but it's really on tight...

Anyone have a suggestion? and anyone want black chrome sport tips for a 3.0?
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If they are like the chrome tips from the dealer, then they are held on with a a screw. Once the screw is removed, the tips should slide of. Might need to move them around, but they should come of. How much for the black tips? Add some pics.
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Mine slid right off just twist clockwise/counterclockwise while lightly pulling out. If you can get some WD-40 in there it will make it easier, but it might be a tough angle. Use the WD-40 on the exhaust to get the new tips on and they should slide right on.
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Old 05-09-2007, 07:38 PM
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Yep, follow this thread, it worked for me. I wouldn't try the plier method, just be patient, keep working at it, and they'll come off. It takes more force than you might think.
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SUCCESS!! i've gotten them off...now to put on the new ones...

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