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They just snap in. You'll need to buy some new clips since they break when you do that.
I did that within the first 3 minutes of owning my E63.
Edit: Are you talking about your E550? If so you're asking in the wrong section. I have no idea if your sill plates attach in the same way. This is the W211 AMG section.
They just snap in. You'll need to buy some new clips since they break when you do that.
I did that within the first 3 minutes of owning my E63.
Edit: Are you talking about your E550? If so you're asking in the wrong section. I have no idea if your sill plates attach in the same way. This is the W211 AMG section.
Thanks Man,
No, I sold the E550, and got E63. So your advice is applicable.
I lifted the plate and saw white color clips attached to the body. Somehow the plate itself detached from 2 clips. One is in place and still holding it. Should I pull it up from one side to remove it?
Thanks Man,
No, I sold the E550, and got E63. So your advice is applicable.
I lifted the plate and saw white color clips attached to the body. Somehow the plate itself detached from 2 clips. One is in place and still holding it. Should I pull it up from one side to remove it?
When mine came off it broke the white clips that you see. Same thing happened on an E350 that my boss used to have when his foot caught it.
Post some pics of the underside of the plate. It's been awhile since I had this issue and can't remember exactly what the setup looked like.
edit: Are the clips attached to the car and not the sill plate? If so, no worries. Just yank them out and buy some new ones. I can't remember exactly how they attach to the sill plate, but you didn't break anything most likely. The clips are cheap online as well. Buy extras so you have them.
When mine came off it broke the white clips that you see. Same thing happened on an E350 that my boss used to have when his foot caught it.
Post some pics of the underside of the plate. It's been awhile since I had this issue and can't remember exactly what the setup looked like.
edit: Are the clips attached to the car and not the sill plate? If so, no worries. Just yank them out and buy some new ones. I can't remember exactly how they attach to the sill plate, but you didn't break anything most likely. The clips are cheap online as well. Buy extras so you have them.
HERE are the pictures of the underside. Do you think I can take those clips off and attach them to the plate again? How do I remove the one remaining ?
HERE are the pictures of the underside. Do you think I can take those clips off and attach them to the plate again? How do I remove the one remaining ?
if you can’t get the
clip to attach just use double side tap
Thanks everyone,
I guess what I am asking for is how to remove it properly (since one of the clips is still holding it) without breaking. Then I will see if I can put the clips back it. If not, the tape will be the last option.
I just don't want to pull it up if that is not the right way.
I agree with you so I’m going to try and help without telling you to tape it........wow lol.
If the pics will cooperate.
First, if the bottom of the panel isn’t broken where the white square headed clip attaches it will just slide back into the groove and should hold. To get the panel off you should be able to slide the panel towards the rear of the car just a bit and it lift up leaving the white clip behind just like the others.
Second, there are clip removing tools. You can probably get them from a local parts store similar to one of these.
Third, there is two parts to the clip. The tool will go in between the square head and the round bottom part that is pushed into the body of the car. Use the tool to pop the two pieces apart. If the top part comes out fine, inspect it and you may be able to reuse it. Same for the lower piece, leave it if it looks ok. If the clips need to be replaced the lower clip piece can be gently worked out with the tool or a very small flatblad screwdriver.
If you need to replace all the clips separate top from bottom, install the bottom pieces in the car, top pieces to the panel and then align the 2 parts
of each clip carefully when you are attaching the sill plate.
Also this is when I took it off. Not installing it.
The two pieces of clips were apart when I installed them.
Thanks so much!!!
This is what I was looking for. Now, I can see how those clips sit in there. I will just pull the remaining clips up and then try attaching the clips back to the plate.
I appreciate all the help. Will pull the clips out tomorrow to see fi they are broken or not. I think the clips are OK, but the plate itself might not be. The clips have come off of the plate, so hope whatever holds the clips attached to the plate is still intact.
glad this has been posted. caught mine with the heel of my thong (flip flop for you Americans) and snapped the plastic surrounding the sill plate. going to see if i can get it off and repair it thanks
glad this has been posted. caught mine with the heel of my thong (flip flop for you Americans) and snapped the plastic surrounding the sill plate. going to see if i can get it off and repair it thanks
Where are flip flops called thong? LOL It means very different in the US English
02-04-2018 | 11:07 PM
