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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 11:47 PM
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A-Pillar Install Help

I was wondering what the proper way to install the a-pillars in a 92 Camaro are? My passenger side a-pillar is screwed in, while the driver side is just hanging. It's annoying as hell, and I would like to know how to fix it. Thanks.
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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Re: A-Pillar Install Help

There's supposed to be two clips along the windshield edge that press into 2 mounting points there. The thing is though, they allways break off when the pillar covers are removed, and I am not sure if new clips are available.
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 02:56 AM
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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Re: A-Pillar Install Help

For pics/info, start with post #52 of the following link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...rvation-3.html

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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 07:20 AM
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Re: A-Pillar Install Help

Thanks for the info, I'll see what I can do...
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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Re: A-Pillar Install Help

You can use the same push in fastners that are used on the door panels bwith no problems.
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Re: A-Pillar Install Help

I think Autozone might carry generic replacements. Look where they sell all their plastic GM replacement screws. I need some too but keep forgetting to check when I am there. Worst case, junkyard.
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Re: A-Pillar Install Help

The upper and lower fasteners aren't the same. The two can be seen in the link I provide above.

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