Rear Child Seat Anchor Cover Fell Off

[swshawaii]

Any possible way of reinstalling the rear passenger side anchor cover without removing the trim panel? Of all the special fasteners Ford uses on the ST, the push pin screws have to be the worst. Removed the panel once, and now most of them don't tighten. I believe they may be a source of rear squeaks when entering driveways, etc. If anyone has ideas for better fasteners I'd be very grateful. I was even considering aluminum pop rivets and drilling them out if ever needed.

 

[koda2000]

Steve, I'm not exactly sure what fasteners you're referring to, but most auto parts stores have a Dorman rack with special OE-style fasteners. My AutoZone also has a Dorman catalog next to their HELP section and can order any fastener that Dorman offers that they the don't stock. I often find something that will work better than the OE-style fastener.

 

[swshawaii]

Ford uses six POS plastic "push type retainers" with Philips heads to fasten the panel. I'll likely use self
tapping sheet metal screws to reinstall the panel. Really don't see removing it again. Thanks for your help.

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/se...rch=push+type+retainer&show=45&page=1&cat=760

 

[swshawaii]

"Well nuts" were my solution to the lame factory push type retainers.
Six 8-32 screws and washers needed for 5/16" holes holding the rear panel.
https://www.google.com/search?q=wel...ved=0ahUKEwiotKu89vXSAhXpy1QKHWdTD5EQ_AUICigD

Found and sold individually at my local hardware store (Auveco 13005)
https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Well_Nut_8_32_Thread_750_Head_Dia_p/a13005.htm