This one could well be of interest in relation to your daily driver if of Volkswagen Group or Ford flavours!
Removing corroded underbody heat shield clamping washers can quickly become a frustrating job. Often attacked with a screwdriver or pry bar, these sprung steel clips have a habit of snapping, damaging the mounting stud or leaving technicians with cuts from their sharp edges. The new Laser Tools 9426 Heat Shield Clamping Washer Tool provides a quicker, safer and far more controlled solution.
Rather than prising the washer off, the double-ended tool engages with the clip as it was designed to function. Used with a cordless drill, 1/4in hex driver or 1/4in drive ratchet, it simply winds the clamping washer off the threaded stud, helping preserve both the clip and the mounting pin while dramatically reducing removal time. Each end of the tool engages with a different design of clip.
The Laser Tools 9426 is suitable for a range of Volkswagen Group and Ford applications, including OEM clips N90335004, N90335006, N90796501 and 6715468. These styles of clamping washers are also found across many other vehicle marques, making the tool a valuable addition to any professional workshop.
Manufactured from lightweight aluminium with hardened steel drive pins, the compact tool features a 1/4in drive with quick-chuck compatibility, allowing it to be used with hand tools or cordless power tools for maximum versatility. The design is patent pending and is fully compatible with the Connect Workshop Consumables range of replacement clamping washers for Volkswagen Group vehicles.
Instead of sacrificing clips or risking damage to the mounting stud, the 9426 Clamping Washer Tool offers technicians a purpose-designed solution that makes what can be an awkward, time-consuming task fast, controlled and repeatable.
Removes and installs underbody heat shield clamping washers quickly and safely.
Winds clamping washers from the threaded stud rather than prising them off.
Helps preserve both the retaining washer and the vehicle’s mounting stud.
Compatible with 1/4in drive tools, hex drivers and cordless drills.
Suitable for Volkswagen Group, Ford and many other vehicle applications.
Manufactured from aluminium with hardened steel drive pins.
Patent pending.
Available now for purchase from your Laser Tools stockist and online retailers.
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See the 9426 Clamping Washer Tool in action on the Tool Connection YouTube channel:
Heat Shield Clamping Washer Tool, Dual Head – VW Group, Ford | Laser Part No. 9426 | #Shorts