How to Remove a Car Sun Visor?
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Here are the detailed steps to remove a car sun visor: 1. Prepare the necessary tools for the removal process: a flathead screwdriver and a T-20 spline tool. Open the car door to begin the disassembly. 2. Fold down the sun visor by hand. Start by removing the side that is hooked on the right. Use the flathead screwdriver to gently pry the edge of the sun visor from the hook. Be careful to apply light pressure to avoid breaking the plastic hook or the visor. 3. Once the right side is free, rotate the visor clockwise by about 90 degrees. You will see a small white cover on the left side. Use the flathead screwdriver to gently pry off this cover and set it aside for reinstallation later. 4. Inside, there is a small screw securing the visor. Use the T-20 spline tool to remove this screw. After removing the screw, hold the left side of the visor with your left hand and the right side with your right hand, then gently pull down, focusing on the left side, to separate the visor from the car's roof. 5. Once separated, unplug the wiring harness connector inside. The visor can now be completely removed. The wiring harness connector is very small, so handle it gently to avoid damaging the delicate wires. 6. Place the removed visor on a soft surface to prevent it from getting dirty or scratched.
I've got experience removing sun visors. Last time I replaced the sunshade film, I did it myself. First, sit upright and carefully observe the hinge connection. Use your fingernail or a plastic pry tool to gently pop off the outer clip cover, which hides a screw. Loosen it by turning counterclockwise with a Phillips screwdriver for two or three rotations, at which point the sun visor will tilt downward. The key is the spherical clip on the other end—align it with the slot and press straight down to separate, avoiding any side-to-side wiggling. For models with lighting, remember to unplug the power cable first to prevent damage. It's best to wear gloves during the whole process to avoid scratching the interior trim with your nails. Finally, clean out any dust in the track for smoother operation.
I've removed sun visors a few times when helping friends modify their cars. The structure is actually quite simple: there's a plastic cover on the hinge side. Gently pry it open by inserting a blade into the gap to reveal the T-shaped screw inside. Use a 10mm socket wrench to slowly loosen it while supporting the sun visor with your other hand to prevent it from falling. When you've unscrewed about two-thirds, you'll see a metal retaining pin. Pinch the spring clips on both sides and pull outward to completely separate it. Remember to support it throughout the process - sudden dropping could damage the windshield. Some models require prying open the edge trim of the headliner first - be extra careful with the plastic clips for this step.
Newbie sharing: Actually easier than expected. First, prepare a flathead screwdriver. Sit in the driver's seat and look up. There's a curved plastic cover at the base of the sun visor. Push it towards the front of the car with your fingernail until it clicks open. Loosen the screw inside but don't remove it completely. Then gently rotate the sun visor about 15 degrees towards the seat and pull it downward to remove it. Most modern cars don't require removing the headliner. However, for older cars, you might need to use needle-nose pliers to grip the metal clips. After removal, check the pivot for any broken spring clips that need cleaning.
