ok guys what is the trick to removing and re assembleing the pillar? i removed mine to add a gauge pod and broke the pieces that the stupid tabs slide into on the roof side. it is a HARD TOP thats what sucks. but i dont have it back in right cause i cant get the tabs in up top with the gauge pod mounted and the trees on the side. it sounds confusing but anyone who removed one on a hard top knows what i mean. thanks guys!

THERE IS REALLY NO TRICK BESIDES SLIDING IT TOWARD THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CLIPS ALMOST ALWAYS BREAK BECAUSE OF THE AGE SO JUST PULL THEM OFF AND INSTALL NEW CLIPS WHEN YOU RE-INSTALL THEM.

Do you mean the black pillar trim mounting receptacle parts or the white nylon push dowels? You can find the white nylon push pins at most auto parts stores. The pillar trim piece is most likely a wrecking yard item if you've damaged it real bad.

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JamesC