Removing **and reinstalling** LX450 cladding / trim / tupperware

[Dirt Ferguson]

I have spare OEM male and female clips at home and I'll make a note of the part numbers later. Also, if you search, there is another thread about replacing the fender flares that has pics of the yellow female clips and clear plastic male clips w part numbers.

 

[LockedCollector]

I had to remove the rocker cladding to get at some rust. Has anyone found an aftermarket source for the male clips?

I know this an old post, but I want to remove the rocker cladding. Aside from the screws, how many clips are holding it in place.
Much obliged.

 

[retlaw]

I know this an old post, but I want to remove the rocker cladding. Aside from the screws, how many clips are holding it in place.
Much obliged.

Not sure if it helps with your question, but the rocker cladding is held on by rails...see diagram above.

 

[LockedCollector]

Thanks. I removed about 6 screws from the bottom of the rocker and still on there tight. Question is how is it held to the rails. No other screws visible so imagine it’s clipped on.

 

[retlaw]

Thanks. I removed about 6 screws from the bottom of the rocker and still on there tight. Question is how is it held to the rails. No other screws visible so imagine it’s clipped on.

I dont recall how the cladding was held to the rails. Mine was rusted out. I had to rebuild the rockers and eliminated the rails.
I used stainless nutserts and face-screwed the cladding back on... I just remembered that I also used a thin VHB tape along the top edge.....If I did that, then maybe there was VHB on there originally, but that still doesnt answer your question.