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      04-28-2021, 10:32 PM   #1
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There is a nice (not) little opening on the captains chairs for something (like an AirPod) that can easily fall into and get lost. It's just above the bottom part on the side where it says airbag. Does this little panel come off? I don't want to break anything.
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      04-28-2021, 11:00 PM   #2
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Try to use something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Tweezers-Set-.../dp/B07QSY7XK6
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      04-28-2021, 11:24 PM   #3
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Agreed. Some long tweezers should get it.... I mean the phone IS picking it up in the pic so that is a good sign the tweezer will work.
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      04-29-2021, 12:31 AM   #4
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Forget the tweezers. Any car enthusiast should own a pair of flexible grabber claws.

ANRANK Flexible Claw Grabber Pickup Tool Long Reach Curve Spring Grip Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLVG1ZC...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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Long screwdriver and wrap some double sided tape on the tip should work to get that out.
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Forget the tweezers. Any car enthusiast should own a pair of flexible grabber claws.

ANRANK Flexible Claw Grabber Pickup Tool Long Reach Curve Spring Grip Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLVG1ZC...ing=UTF8&psc=1
I use this all the time. If I can see it I can get it. It’s a real life version of the claw game
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I ordered that but tried the tweezers method and the thing moved and now it's out of sight. Frig! Canceled order. Next service I guess…maybe cheaper just to buy new AirPods.
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Forget the tweezers. Any car enthusiast should own a pair of flexible grabber claws.

ANRANK Flexible Claw Grabber Pickup Tool Long Reach Curve Spring Grip Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLVG1ZC...ing=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks, JakerStyle Ordered!!! and only $10! and be here tomorrow! :-)
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Forget the tweezers. Any car enthusiast should own a pair of flexible grabber claws.

ANRANK Flexible Claw Grabber Pickup Tool Long Reach Curve Spring Grip Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLVG1ZC...UTF8&psc=1
I use this all the time. If I can see it I can get it. It's a real life version of the claw game
I think the problem with this approach is seeing what your after. It's too long but a great tool.
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I ordered that but tried the tweezers method and the thing moved and now it's out of sight. Frig! Canceled order. Next service I guess…maybe cheaper just to buy new AirPods.
A car enthusiast also needs a wireless endoscope. You can find one on Amazon anywhere from $30 to several hundred dollars. A cheap one is good for the tool bag.
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Thanks, JakerStyle Ordered!!! and only $10! and be here tomorrow! :-)
Same. I love how that happens here in the forum. Somebody will post "oh, I'm using such and such tool or product or such", and I'm like "oooh, I'll buy me one of that". And Amazon order placed.
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A car enthusiast also needs a wireless endoscope. You can find one on Amazon anywhere from $30 to several hundred dollars. A cheap one is good for the tool bag.
Agreed. I bought this one a few weeks ago, works awesome. Ended up buying a package deal on Amazon for this and a case, for $42. And then even bought a little ear endoscope they make too. Good stuff. View it all on the iPhone or Ipad.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


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