Interior panel retainer clips

[Jdkh2001]

Hey all, I installed a scan gauge2 today and in the process broke a metal retainer clip on the panel below the steering wheel. Here is the Part Number: -N811192-S32B ford gave me and they want $11.00 per one. Does any one know where to find a better value. I have a 2008 Ford E350 standard cargo van, 6.0 Diesel, SMB, quigley

[arctictraveller]

Try here perhaps, but about half mine are busted and I just live with it, the panel stays in place just fine.


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[JWA]

As AT says that panel should remain in place just fine without that clip.

Clipsandfasteners doesn't show one under the Ford p/n but that's not a commonly replaced fastener. If you find yourself in a scrap yard sometime look at the E-Series vans and snag one of those panels complete---here in my area that'd cost you about $5.

FWIW the dash trim panel fasteners break from mishandling which I've done all too easily. They require attention to making sure they're all aligned before pushing a panel into place. As you've discovered they grip very well which makes them a bit difficult to remove and replace.

HTH