Tiguan MY11 Pillar A Clips

[alexjan]

Hi all,

I tried to open the driver side's Pillar A to wire my front dash cam and accidentally lost one of the clips which sticks to about the middle of Pillar A. I looked around for replacement in Australia but could not find any viable, apart from few dollar clips with around 50$ shipping from US/UK. Do you have any hints where I can find these clips?

Many thanks.
Alex

[Umai Naa!!]

Have you tried a VW dealership?

Shipping will be free, even if they have to order them in.

[Sunny43.5]

Like most modern cars these days these clips are more likely suicidal meaning they will break before releasing , I have to put up with this almost every day as I fit aftermarket sunroofs and interior trim and roof lining removal is part of the job . Now if you can post a photo I may be able to point you in the right direction locally for an alternative to originals .

[Johnny]

The clips are available from dealers for a few cents, the upper clip is a once only clip and has to be replaced whenever the A pillar cover is removed. The last time I replaced one, it cost me about $1.50. (hope you wired the dash cam behind the air bag)

[alexjan]

Have you tried a VW dealership?

Shipping will be free, even if they have to order them in.

Like most modern cars these days these clips are more likely suicidal meaning they will break before releasing , I have to put up with this almost every day as I fit aftermarket sunroofs and interior trim and roof lining removal is part of the job . Now if you can post a photo I may be able to point you in the right direction locally for an alternative to originals .

The clips are available from dealers for a few cents, the upper clip is a once only clip and has to be replaced whenever the A pillar cover is removed. The last time I replaced one, it cost me about $1.50. (hope you wired the dash cam behind the air bag)

Thanks all for your information. I'm travelling right now and will try a dealer when getting back.