Box Grand Marquis Trunk Lip Molding Trim Clips

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When removing my trunk trim to do some rust repair, all but two of the molding trim clip's little springs snapped off on me. They're technically I guess still usable without the spring, but it's a nightmare trying to line them up and bolt the thing back on.

I tried searching eBay and the closest I found were these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/197116215779

But they're a little bigger than the ones I took off.

Here's an example of one that didn't break:


Any idea where to buy them or ideas on making the ones without the spring stay in place? I was thinking to just put a dab of RTV or glue or something just to hold them in place so I can start threading them... but ideally, new ones would probably be better.

Thanks!

[Tiggie]

You gotta have the little spring. I went through this on the wagon. They just don't work well without it.

You can usually run a slightly wider clip if needed.

I ended up sourcing some clips from https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fas...forlookup=8220. I also sourced some NOS others from Green Sales Company. I'll try to get you a part number in the morning.

[Tiggie]

The original part number is E0MY-5442533-B. Green Sales has the part if you want the exact clip. They usually get $2 a clip but I think there is a minimum order of $20, plus shipping. They are old school and you have to call to order.

http://www.greensalescompany.com

The aftermarket wider ones will likely do the job.

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Awesome thank you!!

Just gave them a call and ordered 10 of them just have some extra on hand.

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I received the package from Green Sales today...

Unfortunately, the part number must have not been correct. The clips came with the E0MY-5442533-B part number but they're the wrong ones. The threaded part is the right size and I thought maybe I could work them in a way that would work but no. It doesn't look like these will work at all. Bummer.



This is what these clips look like:




Comparison:



I'm going to try ordering the ones from eBay and drill out larger holes in the deck lid.

Btw, anyone know what trim these clips are to?

[Tiggie]

The master parts catalog lied to me! I apologize. That is a very unique clip.

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No worries! I appreciate the help!
It's crazy that the catalog is wrong. I wonder what the clip I have actually goes to.. Nothing back there is jumping out as a possibility. Maybe some trim piece on a Lincoln?

I ordered the clips from eBay, should be here early next week. I'll update with how that goes. Worst case, I think because I have two of the original clips in good condition, I can make the others 'work' if needed.

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Trim clips from the eBay store came in today! When I first opened the package I was a little worried because they looked much bigger than I had expected and was afraid they would be too big.

Thankfully, even though they are larger, they fit on the trim piece surprisingly perfectly. Side note, it was raining outside today while I was doing this so any bubble looking things in the paint is just water...

Old vs new:


I also thought I was going to have to drill new holes in the trunk lid to fit the larger post but they just fit snuggly in the existing ones.


All the clips installed. It might be hard to see here but the posts are a bit longer than the originals but thankfully there's a ton of clearance under there so there's nothing for them to get stuck on.


And here it is on the other side all installed. All in all, I'm really happy with these clips!


And just for reference if ever needed in the future, here's an archive.org link of the eBay auction I used to buy them: https://web.archive.org/web/20250523...m/197116215779

[DerekTheGreat]

Looks good. You've got some perserverance!

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Thanks! Usually I end up trying to get things working with what I have on hand so this time I figured I'd try to do it right. Glad I did. I'm happy with the results.