Tips for re-installing the C-pillar trim

[speedster]

I removed both C-pillar trim panels so that I could get them reupholstered and now I'm struggling to fit them back. Does anyone have any tips/tricks with getting these back on? There isn't much room to work with especially getting the hofmeister kink part to fit inside. I also did not want to flex it too much for fear that some of the plastic clips might break. The only videos I found helped with removal but none showed a proper way to fit them back. Any help is appreciated.

[Bostonbruck]

I did this a few years back and I thought it was very easy. You should be able to just line it up and pop it in. I think I put the bottoms in first. Keep trying you can do it . Make sure it’s aligned correctly and nothing is in the way.

[netfixer]

Do it when it's hot outside. Plastic will bend more and won't break as easy.

[speedster]

Thanks guys! I'll try it again and also when it's hot outside. Maybe I was being too careful to not break any tabs etc

[Obioban]

Bottom slots into the rear deck, top should line up with virtually zero effort. Hopefully the reupholstery didn’t add too much thickness...