Side panel stiff clips, solution

[Mxracer39]

This is a small thing, but an easy fix. My side panel clips became extremely difficult to turn to remove the panels in cold weather. Sprayed some silicone spray (aerosol type) in between the plastic clip and the rubber washer by prying out on the clip slightly and spraying some in there. Also sprayed some in from the bottom side where the “L” shape of the clip is. This has made panel removal, especially when cold, much easier. The clips turn with ease now. I know it’s a small thing, and some may not have an issue with this, but I figured I’d share in case it might make someone’s life a little easier.

 

[UP_CARP]

Great idea. I’ve had to use pliers before

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

I have been turning them with a spring puller. (Sticking it through the hole)

After beating up my fingers in the cold I had enough.

 

[zaasman]

Nice tip, I'm going to give that a go

I've resorted to pliers many times after busting my fingers, a real PITA!

 

[blindman]

maybe try coconut oil. that is what the gd docs say to use.I do know it does work great. who new the med advice you could get here. its all natural ya know.

 

[RBalazs]

That is a great idea and it’s not a super small thing. I feel like they’re going to break when I open them when it’s really cold. The engine heat does make them easier to open, but not when its really cold.

Apparently, Polaris has some new rubber parts coming out to make them easier open also. Some Polaris ambassador on Facebook said they’re coming out, but he’s not able to tell anybody the actual part number until they say he can. Oh how high and mighty he is.????

 

[turboless terry]

Yep, really suck when cold and iced up

 

[kanedog]

im thinking the guy who invented Zeus fasteners was assasinated. Dumbest invention ever. Haha

 

[skibumm]

Grease works too

 

[meathooker]

Glad to hear I’m not the only one. I was feeling like a PAB pulling out pliers occasionally!

 

[Snow Fever]

I took my 1" belt hand held air sander and just shaved the grey rubber around the clip a bit and now the tabs open and close pretty easy and still hold snug so as to not rattle or vibrate.