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need help getting panels back on

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Old 11-10-06, 06:29 PM
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need help getting panels back on

im referring to the door panels, and the panels infront of the rear wheels in back. they're all snapped in by that L shaped clip

these old fashioned panel clips are a real pain in the *** to get to snap back into the right place. is there any other clips that would work in place of the original ones??

and if not, do you guys have any tips for getting these panels back in?

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Old 11-10-06, 06:37 PM
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To get it back on I hook the piece in at the top, and then start on the outside of the door and just going around making sure that all the little tabs line up with their hole. i don't think theres a easy way to do it.
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The trick is making sure the clips line up with the holes. Start with the ones that are hardest to see/adjust, then work towards the easier ones. They can be trying at times, but a little practice and patience works well.




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