PrecisionX Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I searched for a DIY on how to remove fender flares from my 2004 SE to clean it up and make sure there's no rust. Is it highly likely or unlikely that ill find anything? There's no rust anywhere else on the vehicle, never even in the strut towers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 You more than likely will need to replace the plastic tabs that hold the flares to the fender. I broke all but two removing mine. Other than that, just use a Phillips head screw driver (short handled would be best) and start unscrewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtymike Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 when i took mine off there was excessive amounts of sand and dirt from the trails, add water to the mixture and it crates rust, its worth it to them off and clean em out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theexbrit Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 It's hard to get them off without breaking the plastic mounting "tabs", maybe dirtymike can tell you how he did it. I just removed mine totally & plugged the holes with door panel clips. Personally, I like the look without flares as it makes the tires seem beefier if you have pro comps, but then again mine is a beaten up old '96 not a clean 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yo' Ex, do you have any close up photos of your panel clip plugged holes? I might have to go that route as I too prefer the look with out the flares. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theexbrit Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I'll snap a couple of pics tomorrow. It took a while to figure out which clips actually fit & look best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theexbrit Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) Here's a shot of my "Ghetto" fender flare hole answer, kinda looks Steampunk! :laugh: .......... Edited March 2, 2013 by theexbrit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) Odd, you have extra holes in your bumper? Thanks for the pics. *edit to save myself from embarrassment. Edited March 2, 2013 by devonianwalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theexbrit Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 There was a small flare thingy on the bumper too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrecisionX Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Does anyone have a part number or pics of these clips that I'm expected to break? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Does anyone have a part number or pics of these clips that I'm expected to break? You can probably ask Alkorahil in the "Genuine Nissan Parts" thread (in the Services section of the forum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaMountianbiker Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) Just cut them it looks cooler !!!!!!!! ">http:// ">http:// Edited March 3, 2013 by PaMountianbiker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrecisionX Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I am desperate for pictures on these "clips" and or how to go about it. I've removed all the screws and don't know where to even go to now. They are not looser, there is NOTHING defined so that it looks like a clip or whatever... I an staring at it, looking and listening and nothing and not even google has ANYthing beyond vague 10% of the job info. I just want to inspect for rust and clean the @!*%. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River044road Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 It's hard to get them off without breaking the plastic mounting "tabs", maybe dirtymike can tell you how he did it. I just removed mine totally & plugged the holes with door panel clips. Personally, I like the look without flares as it makes the tires seem beefier if you have pro comps, but then again mine is a beaten up old '96 not a clean 2004 Where did u get the plugs from. Debating on cutting the fender a bit or plugging them like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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