AR15 dust cover replacement

[Paul_M]

I'm hoping the AR15 gurus can help me out...the ejection port cover replacement was straight forward enough (thank you Youtube), but I can't seem to get the c-clip back on the rod. I've tried tweezers, fine pliers and small screwdrivers. It looks like it's on, but it keeps coming off. Any suggestions? Thanks Nutz.

 

[09outlander]

You'll probably have to replace the clip, small c-clips like that can only be taken off and put back on once or twice before they lose their tension.

 

[Paul_M]

This is a new one that I just got.

 

[Hilo71]

No magic, just line it up with needle nose pliers, when it catches, push it on with something flat. mine all have just snapped on.

 

[Trinimon]

No magic, just line it up with needle nose pliers, when it catches, push it on with something flat. mine all have just snapped on.

^^^ This. I removed the clip 'cause I found it less work than having to remove my rail/barrel nut etc. Took a few tires to get that clip back on.