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Old May 12, 2011 | 05:53 AM
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How to re-attach door sweeps and door panels?

I Need to re-attach the door sweeps to the top of the door sill. Looks like the rivets are missing.

I was thinking small screws. Anyone have a tip as to the best way to go about this?

Also, whats the best way to remove the metal clips (gray round metal things) from the door sill so I can attach the door panel?

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Old May 12, 2011 | 06:34 AM
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Re: How to re-attach door sweeps and door panels?

a hot glue gun has worked well for me in the past . just use good glue sticks . the little round fasteners should come off with a pulling and twisting motion . good luck .
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Old May 12, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Re: How to re-attach door sweeps and door panels?

Mine came apart also but a bit of drilling out the holes installing a few rivets
and some hot glue gun engineering and it came out better than new!
The factory only melted over the tabs to hold everything in place........
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Old May 12, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Re: How to re-attach door sweeps and door panels?

For the metal nuts/clips, I was able to use needle nose pliers by spreading them out in the hole and then twisting. It takes patience.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Re: How to re-attach door sweeps and door panels?

Thanks for the tips guys. I'll be putting these back together next weekend.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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Re: How to re-attach door sweeps and door panels?

The spin on nuts come off by spinning them counterclockwise.I used a needle nose pliers on the outer edges.You might have to pull up on them while you turn them.I know thats what I had to do with mine.
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