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Is there a Correct Way to Install SS Rocker Trim?!

Captain Manly

By Captain Manly,
in BMW 2002 and other '02

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Mike Self Grand Master

Mike Self

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Presume you're using the current design tabs, which are different from the ones BMW originally supplied and are also used on E21s.  First of all make sure you've pushed the pin--that's in the center of the tab--all the way in "till it's flush with the tab body.  That will keep the mounting tab from coming out of the body.

 

Two small tricks that have worked for me:  

1.  put a little dab of silicone grease or vaseline on the tab to ease the trim onto the tab

2.  slip the lower edge of the trim onto the tab, then use a rubber mallet to tap the upper edge onto the tab.  Much easier than trying to force both on at the same time.

 

mike

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nutbehindthewheel Collaborator

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Best way is to have the correct clips

I have some clips, pm me if interested

 

yes, the black OEM 2002 rocker trim clips !!

not the "pos" white junk ones !!!!

 

and I've always just used my hand as opposed to a mallet,

gives me the feel of how hard to smack the trim 

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You have to install clips first as you must fasten them to car

- your problem is using wrong clips

it should take 5 to 10 min to Install clips & trim both sides !!

Nut (fka weevil)

 

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Instead of using the plastic plugs, I substituted an allen set screw which really locks the clips into place--and they are easily removed.  6Mx10 worked great (3/16" a little too big).  Try pulling up on the lower edge of the trim to really set it in place before smacking the top.

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Here is a photo of the clip for the trim -

I know lots of you haven't ever seen these !!

 

And I've sold all but 7, so don't bombard me wanting what you see

Used to buy them in bags of 100, wish I still could

Parts photo 4.JPG

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# 1 72 '02 Malaga, # 2 72 '02 Colorado, # 3 72 '02 Blue, # 4 72 '02 Malaga, # 5 72 tii, # 6 68 1602, # 17 68/76 '02 Custom Red, # 28 74 '02 Brown Metallic, 72 3.0 Csi, 73 3.0Csi, 80 735 Euro, 728 Parts Car

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27 minutes ago, JohnP_02 said:

Here is an aftermarket clip that I was told is the same size as the OEM clips that are NLA, and they are only $13.95 for package of 25 clips.

http://www.autobodysupply.net/mobile/Product.aspx?id=1005

 

Good find !!  Part # matches 51 13 6 440 146

I really doubt that it fits VW, but sure is what's needed for 2002

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My Claim To Fame - Worked On Harmon Fisher's Car !!! Yes the infamous 2002 F !!!

# 1 72 '02 Malaga, # 2 72 '02 Colorado, # 3 72 '02 Blue, # 4 72 '02 Malaga, # 5 72 tii, # 6 68 1602, # 17 68/76 '02 Custom Red, # 28 74 '02 Brown Metallic, 72 3.0 Csi, 73 3.0Csi, 80 735 Euro, 728 Parts Car

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7 minutes ago, EuroOhTwo said:

I just bought the original BMW part kit to do both sides from RogersTii ... $22.95 so they are available.

 

I don't see the rocker trim clip in that kit.

John in VA

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The stainless steel is hard to wrestle with. Lots have had issues with it.

 

Mine's still in a box in the garage.

 

Good luck,

Ray

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Any damage to the rockers resulting in having had to replace them, and/or drill new holes, add filler or straighten panels will only complicate the process if not make it impossible to use the factory clips whether or not they are or are not the original type.  This applies more to if you find the stainless pieces won't say on and not if you can't get them to clip on in the first place.  I haven't found an alternative.

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