broken clips when removing interior panels

[bkp_duke]

I have purchased the blue clips, and can confirm they are the same as the Toyota ones.

Belmetric is great if you cannot find the clips anywhere else, but they are expensive compared to just picking them up off eBay or Amazon.

 

[BigD0g]

These are the correct clips for the Tesla door panel right?
D10612 - Tesla Clip [D10612] - $1.02 : Bel-Metric, Metric Hardware, Metric Fasteners, Metric Bolts, Metric Nuts & Time-Sert Thread Repair

 

[Terra117]

I got the Toyota clips from here: Amazon.com: 25 Toyota Trim Panel Retainer Clips 90467-10188 Sienna: Automotive

I downloaded the spec sheet and compared the different types and sizes. These ones fit perfectly, and match the Auveco ones that artsci listed.

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Funny. I clicked on the link and Amazon tells me I purchased this item in 2015. I added a backup and upgraded my sound system on my Nissan Xtrerra. Guess I had the breaking issue.

I suspect there may be a standard size (or two) for these clips.

For how cheap these things are its worth having them on hand before starting a project. Beats the alternative of several days delay of you happen to break one of several.

I need to go through the storage bins in the garage so they're handy when I upgrade my speakers.

 

[Dissern]

I need both the clips in this picture. Can folks confirm that the blue clip is the same as the Toyota part mentioned previously (Amazon.com: 25 Toyota Trim Panel Retainer Clips 90467-10188 Sienna: Automotive)? I notice that none of the referenced sites / parts have the foam gasket like this one does. Assuming the parts are the same, I should be able to move the gasket to the new clips when present as I haven't lost any of the blue ones, I've just broken them. Are there other options / considerations for the gasket? Also, I need the metal clip as well as a few have pulled off when removing the panels and either have disappeared or are bent out of shape enough that they won't work properly any more. Does anybody have a source for those metal clips?

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Does anyone know where to get hold of these metal clips shown in the picture? I have a few that have been bent and need replacing.

 

[bkp_duke]

Does anyone know where to get hold of these metal clips shown in the picture? I have a few that have been bent and need replacing.

Bump.

I also am looking for a source for the metal clips reference above. Anyone?

 

[bkp_duke]

Poking around on eBay, Amazon, etc. I finally found what they are called:

Garnish Clips!

You can find them in bronze and sheet metal easily on eBay, etc. once you have the name.

 

[petersv]

Great, thanks for posting the info.

 

[nhirsch]

interior door frame panel holes in Tesla Model S 2014 are 5/16" (8mm) not 8.5. It's 5/16" since you can't get an 8mm to fit but almost. Most of the clips mentioned in this thread are for 8.5mm holes. There are clips for 5/16" and 8mm. Also color of the clips for 8mm holes are deep blue, not turquoise. I think this is better fit although white in color: D9539 - Tesla Clip [D9539] - $0.74 : Bel-Metric, Metric Hardware, Metric Fasteners, Metric Bolts, Metric Nuts & Time-Sert Thread Repair

 

[darxsys]

Poking around on eBay, Amazon, etc. I finally found what they are called:

Garnish Clips!

You can find them in bronze and sheet metal easily on eBay, etc. once you have the name.

Seems like there are different kinds of garnish clips. Which ones fit the Model S?

 

[Wratran]

Spec: TESLA 1025401-00-A Plastic Clip. This white nylon door trim panel retainer features a 17mm stem length, 16mm top head diameter, and is designed for a 9mm hole size.

These are correct spec...the Toyota one doesn't work...too short...STOP SPREADING FAKE NEW