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Old 10-10-2007, 05:25 AM
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Quick question on installing new side sills, is it better to clip them on starting at the front, or the rear? Or both..get one on each end cliped in, then punch in the middle ones?
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Originally Posted by s4iscool' post='479824' date='Oct 10 2007, 09:25 AM
Quick question on installing new side sills, is it better to clip them on starting at the front, or the rear? Or both..get one on each end cliped in, then punch in the middle ones?
Start at the front and work your way back. It definitely helps to have a second pair of hands.
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thanks. thats hwo I did it myself and it worked out ok...

line up the front clips first, then line up the greeen clips and push in a few at a time. No problems
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