Although I read a lot of posts on this topic, there were things not mentioned that I encountered doing this job so:
1) As already posted, one can use a nylon washer under the "H" clip (size/thickness?) or what I used (see image) , a #11 N-Butyl O-ring. Both allow the clip to protrude out to engage the trim. I also applied WD 40 to each clip which really helped to get the molding to snap into place. (I also sprayed WD 40 along the entire molding to make it easier to remove when I started this process).
2) I did not have any M4 bolts for the ends, tried a bunch of solutions that failed. I used the "H" clips at each end since there are holes there in the cover. Because some part of the clip extends over a part of the molding that has no track to engage it and gets in the way, I trimmed each plastic clip with a dremel where appropriate. Yes, I had to buy more clips since they come in packs of 12, I used 16 in total.
3) Sometimes the clips would not engage despite using an O-ring and pushing down on the molding with a lot of force. Even though I supported the back of the rocker panel cover with a socket when knocking in each plastic "H" clip, still it caved in a bit and I realized it made the molding snapping into the "H" clip difficult. Thus, after each "H" clip installation, I used a 9mm socket on and extension on the inside of the rocker cover. The 9mm fits over the "H" clip flared part that holds it in place. Banging out each gently, allowed the "H" clips to protrude enough to engage the trim (see image).
4) Whoever did this job last, lost patience and drilled holes in the molding. I found that using black seam sealer can do a decent repair. I have a small spray bottle that I put paint thinner in, spraying the seam sealer actually allows you to mold it and smooth it out nicely. You have to spray it repeatedly.
1) As already posted, one can use a nylon washer under the "H" clip (size/thickness?) or what I used (see image) , a #11 N-Butyl O-ring. Both allow the clip to protrude out to engage the trim. I also applied WD 40 to each clip which really helped to get the molding to snap into place. (I also sprayed WD 40 along the entire molding to make it easier to remove when I started this process).
2) I did not have any M4 bolts for the ends, tried a bunch of solutions that failed. I used the "H" clips at each end since there are holes there in the cover. Because some part of the clip extends over a part of the molding that has no track to engage it and gets in the way, I trimmed each plastic clip with a dremel where appropriate. Yes, I had to buy more clips since they come in packs of 12, I used 16 in total.
3) Sometimes the clips would not engage despite using an O-ring and pushing down on the molding with a lot of force. Even though I supported the back of the rocker panel cover with a socket when knocking in each plastic "H" clip, still it caved in a bit and I realized it made the molding snapping into the "H" clip difficult. Thus, after each "H" clip installation, I used a 9mm socket on and extension on the inside of the rocker cover. The 9mm fits over the "H" clip flared part that holds it in place. Banging out each gently, allowed the "H" clips to protrude enough to engage the trim (see image).
4) Whoever did this job last, lost patience and drilled holes in the molding. I found that using black seam sealer can do a decent repair. I have a small spray bottle that I put paint thinner in, spraying the seam sealer actually allows you to mold it and smooth it out nicely. You have to spray it repeatedly.