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Old 05-15-2007, 07:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default any have problems with the kick panels coming loose?

I notice the carpeted kick panels in the footwells on both the pax and driver side seem to easily pop loose because the one attachment point doesn't hold the carpet to the trim piece....if I give it a kick it pops back in place but enevitably comes loose leaving a nasty 1/2" gap.

I tried double stick tape and hot glue to no avail.

any help is greatly appreciated.
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Old 05-17-2007, 11:58 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Exact same problem here - also seeking a solution.

I have replaced the snap fitting twice. In my situation, pressing on the floor matt is sufficient force to pull the carpet and side wall from its position. That gap is ugly!
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Old 05-17-2007, 03:13 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I had the same problem, my solution was to install a thick piece of "hard rubber" under the floor mat next to the ECU cover (right side). This will keep the floor carpet from flexing and pulling the tab loose on the side wall.

Hope that will work for you.
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