fxyxixe

iTrader: (7)

Has anyone found an easier alternative to the stock undertray clips that don't require drilling/modification of anything? Possibly at the very least, cheaper clips from Autozone or some sort of screw that fits? Has anyone attempted using a type of self tapping screw or a bolt of some sort?

Changing my oil soon and I don't feel like spending the $$ on a Carbing undertray.

Or if there is no alternative, what is the easiest method for removal without breaking them?

I would like to save the $$$ and use the stock undertray...but I'm dreading the clips breaking. And at $21 for 20... that's expensive.

o-townFLA

iTrader: (4)

You dont have to remove your tray for an oil change...

kreionic

iTrader: (14)

Why would they break? I take my under tray off all the time and they don't break on me. I never had a problem on my VIII either with them breaking

yellowEVO21

iTrader: (24)

yeah there is an easier way....get rid of it.

BBS

iTrader: (18)

There are diffusers on the undertray that direct cool air to the brakes on both sides. Don't get rid of it.

DanJ

iTrader: (2)

The trick to removing these things are to use a philips and flathead. You take the flathead and lightly pry at the bottom of the clip while using the phillips on the head of the plastic screw.

DrSmile

iTrader: (2)

I have to say I like the torx screws on my VW better, although the tray is easier to reinstall with the fasteners. With all the road salt around here I prefer the cover on.

Aspired

I hate these clips too - seems like they are on everything now - I also use the dual screwdriver method

XK120

iTrader: (18)

they are a major pain. Last time I took mine off to get at something I had droped down there, I broke 4 of them. The trick is to apply zero pressure to them as you unscrew em'. It sounds weird but you will understand what I mean if you've done them before

lord251

iTrader: (-1)

As Said You Dont Have To Remove The Undertray To Change Your Oil Its There For A Reason.

fxyxixe

iTrader: (7)

I'm doing transfer case and transmission fluid at the same time. Still not required to remove?

LoCo4

iTrader: (50)

They are. Was working on the wife's mazda CX7 and it has the same clips!

BBS

iTrader: (18)

It's required for those jobs.

Huy's Evo

iTrader: (2)

they do break over time. but juss be careful when removing those clips. u can try to get some push in clips from other cars mostly on toyota highlanders but i think they are about the same price but easier to remove.

evo150

iTrader: (51)

no you dont have to remove the cover, at least on the VIII you dont. here is a good how to for you http://evomoto.com/index_tech.php?tP...e582479073e7e9