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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 11:56 AM
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I'm reupholstering the front doors on my 2002, but the door panel has these clips that I can't identify. I managed to get them off but some didn't survive the assault... doesn't seem like these are meant to be reusable. Short of a trip to the u pull it, I'd love to know what they're called and even better, where I can get more.. ?





 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 12:04 PM
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I don't remember the tricky name for them, but, I think you can get them at your local hardware store.....
 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by James02
I'm reupholstering the front doors on my 2002, but the door panel has these clips that I can't identify. I managed to get them off but some didn't survive the assault... doesn't seem like these are meant to be reusable. Short of a trip to the u pull it, I'd love to know what they're called and even better, where I can get more.. ?





Those are called push nuts. Fairly common. I usually use a socket and extension to push them on. Press down on the extension and they will often push right on.Although I have needed a hammer a few times. Dealer, hardware store, home improvement store and so on usually have them.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 08:33 PM
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Thank you both! I found some and I'll post some pix of the finished doors in a day or two!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 11:10 AM
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Finished one door... not the greatest, but much better I think. Thanks again for the tips. Here's a before and after...


 
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Old Jun 17, 2023 | 12:28 AM
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Auveco Pushon Retainers. I hate those things! Hate 'em!
 
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