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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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****!! Broke a clip

So i was installing my Ipod adapter and went to put the DIC trim clip back on and snap a clip off. I was able to dig the metal clip out of the dash but it wont go back on the plastic trim peice. I'm kinda pissed off about it, but It can't be expensive for a small piece like that

Anywhere online where pieces like that can be purchased?
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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dont really need it, im missing half of them as i take apart my dash weekly to add more things :P its jsut easier to take onff and on with out them :P
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mkulrey13
dont really need it, im missing half of them as i take apart my dash weekly to add more things :P its jsut easier to take onff and on with out them :P
But the piece wont stay in. It's the clip closest to the steering wheel
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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I had this happen just bend the little fangs on the clip so the cross each other on the two sides and it will slide right back on!
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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I broke a clip for the fuse cover on the passenger side, it still fits nice, just gotta make sure the rest of the clips are in or you will hear squeaks.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 07LaserBlueSS
I had this happen just bend the little fangs on the clip so the cross each other on the two sides and it will slide right back on!
Ya tried this...what did you use to bend the *******?

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I broke a clip for the fuse cover on the passenger side, it still fits nice, just gotta make sure the rest of the clips are in or you will hear squeaks.
There is only two clips...thats why it doesn't fit right...the other one, the whole plastic piece had a bit of a break in it....ahhh im gonna call a junk yard

When puttin the dash back together should I put the middle piece in before this piece? Maybe thats why it's not fitting properly

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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by PatDamanCobalt
So i was installing my Ipod adapter and went to put the DIC trim clip back on and snap a clip off. I was able to dig the metal clip out of the dash but it wont go back on the plastic trim peice. I'm kinda pissed off about it, but It can't be expensive for a small piece like that

Anywhere online where pieces like that can be purchased?
Either pop the radio trim panel off and take one of the middle clips, or just go to a dealership. I'm sure they have them there.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by PatDamanCobalt
Ya tried this...what did you use to bend the *******?
I used a small pair of needle nose pliers!
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Yeah my clip is off on the radio bezel near the trim piece that goes across the dash above the glove compartment. Ive put it back on several times but the plastic is all messed up.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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try this put tape around the plastic tips where the clips go and bend the clips fangs so when you put it on the plastiic tip it will grip. Push clip nto tip tightly for every broken clip and push the trim back into place and it should work..I used eletrical tape.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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I also have many borken clips, has any one found a store that sells them? im missing like 6 of them now. realy need to get some more. like stated in post #1 ware can we buy more?
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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i broke a couple off on my trim when i was taking it off so that it could be painted. To get it back on and to stay in place i just simply opened the clip back up with a pair of pliers, placed it on the plastic tab, used pliers to close it again, then put some JB Weld over it to make sure it stayed in place
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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Bending them back has always worked for me. The trim around the radio goes on first. The the piece with the DIC buttons. Good luck
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by potatoe
Bending them back has always worked for me. The trim around the radio goes on first. The the piece with the DIC buttons. Good luck
This is how I did it but I can't get the piece to stay in there snug.
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Worst case... just switch it with one from the radio. Theres enough on that to hold a door on..
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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i have the piece, and a few clips off my old set....... would sell clips cheap......
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by italstalnprd86
i have the piece, and a few clips off my old set....... would sell clips cheap......
would you sell the piece?
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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you need any more, the only one i dont have is the radio bezel, because i used it, but i have the other 3.... pm me
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 01:54 AM
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Gorilla Glue or Duct tape FTW!
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by italstalnprd86
you need any more, the only one i dont have is the radio bezel, because i used it, but i have the other 3.... pm me
No, I just need the one. Im gonna try and frig around with it and try a Junkyard around here first. I will def let you know. thanks.
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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does anyone know a website or something where i can get some of these clips? i broke like 6 of them total over a year or so, need more, if anyone knows where i can get some that would be great,

thanks
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 02:43 AM
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how much for some clips ital?


fyi if you still have it and the plastic on the trim isnt broken then you can get it back on
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by EmperorJJ1
how much for some clips ital?


fyi if you still have it and the plastic on the trim isnt broken then you can get it back on
the trim on a one of them is broken, but a few of them snaped in half, not quite sure how, i am just having a hard time finding them, dont really want to pay $1 from the dealer (not sure just over estimating the price)
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by PatDamanCobalt
So i was installing my Ipod adapter and went to put the DIC trim clip back on and snap a clip off. I was able to dig the metal clip out of the dash but it wont go back on the plastic trim peice. I'm kinda pissed off about it, but It can't be expensive for a small piece like that

Anywhere online where pieces like that can be purchased?
Is it because the teeth are bent out...if so the just bend the teeth back down & it should slide right back on. when you pull the teeth dig in & if the clip stays behind the teeth bend out not allowing the piece to go back on!
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