radio and ac panel

Jwilks5579 · 03-07-2014, 03:09 AM

hi everyone im new to the site although ive had my car for a year and some change now. i was trying to see what is the best way to put back on the radio panel if both of the brackets at the top where the screws go are broken off. thanks!

Bobtail_Bimmer · 03-07-2014, 03:24 AM

Are they broken on the black plastic panel or on the dash where they screw into?

Jwilks5579 · 03-07-2014, 03:27 AM

they are broken on the dash where they screw in

Bobtail_Bimmer · 03-07-2014, 03:32 AM

Are they gone all together or are the metal tabs that the screws go into missing? The little metal tabs just slide over a small lip on each side and allow the screws to grip.

Jwilks5579 · 03-07-2014, 03:37 AM

im assuming gone because there is nothing there but the little black pieces of plastic that are broke at the top were the screws once were

Bobtail_Bimmer · 03-07-2014, 03:41 AM

Its hard to diagnose and offer a solution with out actually seeing it. If there is enough tab to slide one on then you will need a u nut or spring nut like in the pics of the link i added. Shiuld be able to find pretty easy at your local auto parts store.
http://www.nutsandbolts.com/automoti...pi9lr1caego2g0

Jwilks5579 · 03-07-2014, 03:43 AM

is there any way to post a picture?

Bobtail_Bimmer · 03-07-2014, 03:46 AM

I believe you will need a few more posts under your belt or you can become a site supporter. I woild tell you to email to me and i could post but my comp has issues and im useing my phone.. I'll PM you mu email if you want to send it and i take a look that way.

Bobtail_Bimmer · 03-07-2014, 03:48 AM

Actually just click on my name and it will give you the option to send me an email. Not the one i normally use but it will do.

Jwilks5579 · 03-07-2014, 03:55 AM

it says i dont have enough posts to send private messages yet

Bobtail_Bimmer · 03-07-2014, 03:58 AM

Just sent you an email. Let me know if you get it.

**1996 328ti** · 03-07-2014, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jwilks5579

it says i dont have enough posts to send private messages yet

You do now.

Jwilks5579 · 03-07-2014, 04:05 AM

thanks for all the help but could you resend the email now that i can recieve it

Bobtail_Bimmer · 03-07-2014, 04:09 AM

Sent

90mx5texas · 03-25-2014, 09:09 PM

some of those u nuts will take care of the lack of tabs, or you can re-build the tabs with JB Weld and drill a hole for the fastener

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