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Removing Rubber "Nipples" On Hood....

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Old 08-29-2012, 07:09 AM
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Default Removing Rubber "Nipples" On Hood....

Before I break something since I have already broke 3 things on my Jeep this week...

What is the easiest way to remove these nipples on my hood? Can I just pull them off?


Thanks in advance!

Old 08-29-2012, 07:24 AM
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To start off with, I don't know how to remove them so I'm sorry I'm no help.

I'm just curious on why a person would want to. They are bumpers when you drop the windshield. Granted most people are never going to drop it ( me included). I just think it really cool that you are able to.

But here's a free bump anyway
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I took them off when I was replacing my hood. Squeeze on the side under the hood an push up. If that makes any sense. It's not hard. I am very confident you can figure it out.
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Originally Posted by okie
To start off with, I don't know how to remove them so I'm sorry I'm no help.

I'm just curious on why a person would want to. They are bumpers when you drop the windshield. Granted most people are never going to drop it ( me included). I just think it really cool that you are able to.

But here's a free bump anyway

I won't be dropping my windshield anytime soon...

I have plastic pieces to drop in there to replace those big ol' nipples.
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Originally Posted by KyleReikowsky
I took them off when I was replacing my hood. Squeeze on the side under the hood an push up. If that makes any sense. It's not hard. I am very confident you can figure it out.

Thanks. I haven't even attempted it yet and didn't know if it required tools which I would have to grab from the other station...Figured I would do this today at work

Thanks so much!
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If you twist the nipples, make sure you buy the jeep a drink first!!!

Maybe Flowers after also.
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Originally Posted by JKBobAZ
If you twist the nipples, make sure you buy the jeep a drink first!!!

Maybe Flowers after also.

My Jeep is a dude, so he better like it. Maybe a drink would be in order, but flowers wont be on the agenda!
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Originally Posted by TakeABackRoad

Thanks. I haven't even attempted it yet and didn't know if it required tools which I would have to grab from the other station...Figured I would do this today at work

Thanks so much!
Sounds like a plan boss.
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Originally Posted by TakeABackRoad

I won't be dropping my windshield anytime soon...

I have plastic pieces to drop in there to replace those big ol' nipples.
Please post up some pics when done, I would like to see how it looks.
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Originally Posted by JKbender

Please post up some pics when done, I would like to see how it looks.
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