2002 Ford F-150 Overhead console

2002 FORD F-150
90,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SIDNASUN
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How do you change the overhead console on my truck. I thought that it screwed in but it appears to have several expandable clips. How do I release the clips
Sep 18, 2014 at 11:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I need to see what kind of clips you are dealing with. Can you upload a pic of one?
Sep 18, 2014 at 11:17 AM
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SIDNASUN
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Just took these two pictures. Is that what you need?
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Sep 18, 2014 at 11:34 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Now I see what you are dealing with. The prongs are designed to catch the base when downward pressure is applied. The only thing you can do with these is gently pry them out. There isn't a way to access and release them.
Sep 18, 2014 at 11:45 AM
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SIDNASUN
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I hope I do not break the plastic. If it does break, there is no way to secure the console. Thanks
Sep 18, 2014 at 11:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Try to be extra careful.
Sep 19, 2014 at 9:59 AM
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