Need advice: Overhead Console won't secure tightly after LED map light install

[Doolin64]

So, finally got my Mustang home and in the garage for the first time ever. Of course I can't wait to start installing some of the little simple things I've purchased.

Diode Dynamics LED interior light kit can't be difficult right? I watched the CJ Pony Parts video. Map lights and glove box lights were easy as can be. Pulling down the overhead console...nope. WTF, it came off so easy in the video. Using trim tools and way too much force, I was able to get it down. The alligator metal clips destroyed the plastic tabs of the console housing they attach too.

After using some colorful language that would have made my mom blush, I was able get the alligator clips out of the spot they clip into. I then placed them back on the overhead console housing tabs. Unfortunately they don't have as much plastic to grip onto. When pushed it back up into place the console just doesn't sit nice and tight. There's no real good place for 3m tape or velcro either. I really don't want to spend $250-400 for a new overhead console. I don't know which one I need besides for a convertible. But it will drive me nuts ever type I drop the top and the hole console rocks a bit. If it rattles going down the road, out comes the duct tape!

https://www.tascaparts.com/v-2019-ford-mustang--gt--5-0l-v8-gas/body--overhead-console

Any help is greatly appreciated!

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[Chef jpd]

See if you can add some plastic for the alligator clips to grab.
You can try and build up the broken clip with some plastic epoxy and then sand it smooth.

 

[Bikeman315]

Sorry you ran into issues but did you watch the updated video for the 18’ - 22’ cars. unfortunately you may have to replace the cover.

 

[Bikeman315]

Here you go.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165185981140?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28

 

[Doolin64]

Here you go.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165185981140?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28

Thank you, but that one has pry marks and a destroyed tab on one side as well.


That's the problem... I watched the wrong video. I watched the 15-17. Ughh

 

[Rapid Red]

Thank you, but that one has pry marks and a destroyed tab on one side as well.

Good catch
Ya got to love it, eBAY auto parts, at its finest. The clown tried hard to hide the broken clip. Took a sec to spot it.

 

[Doolin64]

See if you can add some plastic for the alligator clips to grab.
You can try and build up the broken clip with some plastic epoxy and then sand it smooth.

I think this is my best option. Thank you.

 

[StangTime]

What about mixing some 5 minute epoxy and applying it on the clips. Then install the overhead console and hold firmly against the the headliner until it cures. You might need to use a broom stick to prop and hold until the epoxy is fully cured. It might not ever come off again but at least it would be fixed.

 

[Rapid Red]

What about mixing some 5 minute epoxy and applying it on the clips. Then install the overhead console and hold firmly against the the headliner until it cures. You might need to use a broom stick to prop and hold until the epoxy is fully cured. It might not ever come off again but at least it would be fixed.

The very reason I never buy a used car.

 

[Doolin64]

The very reason I never buy a used car.

I'm going to do it right so it still removable. If in the end I buy a new unit so be it.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Common issue with the 2018+, there's a big thread in the interior section (linked below) about quite a few M6G members breaking the overhead map light trying to put LED's into it.

There was also a M6G member who posted in that thread how to properly disable the clips so a 2018+ owner wouldn't break the map light assembly when trying to remove it.

See here:
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/can-not-remove-map-light-housing.128027/#post-2649753

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