Clip for C-Pillar Airbag cover (2011 Accord)
Dumb question, looking for the clip that secures the top of the C-Pillar Airbag cover so it won't rattle. I found these but I'm not sure they're the right ones. Thanks in advance, hoping not to pay the dealership 60 bucks!
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32397546388.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail& productId=32397546388&productSubject=10x-Insight-Bumper-Clip-Fastener-Trim-Rivet-For-Honda-Accord-For-Civic-CR-V-For-Acura&spm=2114.40010608.4.1.INRTM6#autostay
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32397546388.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail& productId=32397546388&productSubject=10x-Insight-Bumper-Clip-Fastener-Trim-Rivet-For-Honda-Accord-For-Civic-CR-V-For-Acura&spm=2114.40010608.4.1.INRTM6#autostay
I don't think those are the clips you are looking for. Those are typically used to secure fender liners, bumpers, etc. if I remember right there are two types of clips used on those C-pillars. One is a two piece clip that is designed to be replaced each time it is removed. Usually you can reuse them if you can open them back up without breaking them. The others are basic one piece clips. Neither are the type shown in your link.
Thanks for the info. I went page by page through every confusing parts diagram I could find last night and I'm pretty sure Part #21 on this one is the piece I'm looking for in case anyone else finds this thread in the future:
PILLAR GARNISH. Fits: 2011 Honda Accord LX 4D 5MT | Val Strough Honda Parts
Never, ever would have though to call that section of the car a "Pillar Garnish."
PILLAR GARNISH. Fits: 2011 Honda Accord LX 4D 5MT | Val Strough Honda Parts
Never, ever would have though to call that section of the car a "Pillar Garnish."
Yep, that's the single use clip. Looks like that is the one that has a plasic collar that goes into the hole in the sheet metal and a metal core that attaches to the trim piece. When it is installed, the metal portion pushes half way into the plastic and locks in tight. To release it you have to hit the trim piece directly over the clip forcing the metal portion the rest of the way into the plastic. You can then pull the trim away with ease. I use a plastic dead blow hammer and a rag to keep from damaging the trim.
While they are intended to be replaced after each use, you can sometimes pry the plastic back up the metal stud. It usually ends up coming all the way off. That's ok, just install the plastic into the hole first and install the metal portion onto the trim so that the raised lines along the stud line up with the grooves of the plastic portion when the two meet. It should hold tight once pressed into locking position.
If you are in the STL area I probably have a couple spare ones in my box that I've salvaged.
While they are intended to be replaced after each use, you can sometimes pry the plastic back up the metal stud. It usually ends up coming all the way off. That's ok, just install the plastic into the hole first and install the metal portion onto the trim so that the raised lines along the stud line up with the grooves of the plastic portion when the two meet. It should hold tight once pressed into locking position.
If you are in the STL area I probably have a couple spare ones in my box that I've salvaged.
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