Vehicle molding clip mounting structure

Abstract

A structure for mounting a molding or garnish to a vehicle pillar comprises a two-part clip. The clip parts are joined to one another so as to clamp a flange of the molding between them. A rib on one clip part is inserted through a hole in the molding flange.

1 . A structure for mounting a molding on a vehicle body comprises a two-part clip, wherein the clip parts are constructed to be joined to one another in a manner that clamps a flange of the molding between the clip parts.  
   
   
       2 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the clip has a projection constructed for insertion in an opening of the flange when the clip parts are joined to one another.  
   
   
       3 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein one of the clip parts has a pawl and the other clip part has a recess to receive the pawl for joining the clip parts to one another.  
   
   
       4 . The structure according to  claim 3 , wherein one of the clip parts has a plurality of pawls and the other clip part has a plurality of corresponding recesses for receiving the pawls.  
   
   
       5 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein one of the clip parts has a projection and the other clip part has a hole through which the projection extends to engage a retainer when the clip parts are joined to one another.  
   
   
       6 . The structure according to  claim 5 , wherein the one clip part has a further projection extending opposite to the first-mentioned projection for engaging another retainer part.