Overhead console clips?

[Beansworth]

I was recently installing the ArcLight map light LEDs and ended up breaking the overhead console clips. Now the console is held in place by only the two bolts towards the windshield and it hangs down a bit on the opposite side.
After unsuccessfully trying to find replacements online, I went to the dealership and they said that they could only sell me the whole console. Obviously, I'm not going to do that.
Does anyone know where these clips can be bought online? Failing that, has anyone found a reasonable workaround?
Thanks in advance!

 

[nglayton]

You can buy entire overhead consoles, switches and all from ebay for <$100.
I bought one for $125 that was damn near mint.


Can you post pics of the clips you are talking about, maybe someone has as source

 

[Beansworth]

Not the best pics, but hopefully good enough!

 

[billiamwu]

I break at least a few of those clips everytime I work on/remove panels in mine.

I got some cheap replacement ones on Amazon - not sure if they would fit in the overhead console, but they've worked in the doors and rear tailgate.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040CTTH4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_0XCQDbEKE76M9

 

[Beansworth]

I break at least a few of those clips everytime I work on/remove panels in mine.

I got some cheap replacement ones on Amazon - not sure if they would fit in the overhead console, but they've worked in the doors and rear tailgate.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040CTTH4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_0XCQDbEKE76M9

They look close enough to try them out. Thank you very much!

 

[flyrv9]

Auto parts stores usually have a section with replacement clips of various types. I got some door panel clips at O'Rileys for my Nissan that look a lot like those pictured. I think your Toyota dealer is giving you a line of BS. I bet their mechanics break those all the time. You might try calling Camelback Toyota (in Phoenix) they do a large on-line business and are great to work with.

 

[billiamwu]

They look close enough to try them out. Thank you very much!

No worries! The replacement ones seem to be a bit more brittle and break easier than the OEM ones, but at least they are cheap to replace.

 

[Johnnie]

assortment box

harbor freight sells an assortment box and its really cheap.I use the assortment pretty regularly with my 3 older cars. they might look a little different than the ones you need but I almost always have one that works

 

[nglayton]

Dorman

Dorman Products

Enter the year, make, model and you can search for vehicle specific clips like the ones pictured.