Quote Originally Posted by PMK View Post
You can try that, however, by design and how it is molded, the body panel and the pin, are “keyed” to align in one position only.

These two pins mentioned, there is no ill effects to lubricate them with silicone grease or similar no evaporating products. That body panel is retained by threaded fasteners and does not fall off.

The body panel, forward of the mentioned panel, can come off while in motion. Those grommets and posts should be lubricated with an evaporative product such as Windex. Another alternative would be to add a “chicken fastener” that prevents loss of the panel, and allows that panel to be installed with lubricated pins.

As a tip to the original person posting. With the pins correctly fastened to the panel, upon installation, install the rear first, then with the rear fully inserted, flex the panel slightly, loading the rear pin aft while inserting the forward pin. Sounds harsh, but work well and no damage when done correctly.
OK I'll bite. What is a chicken fastener and how do you attach it to the panel forward of the one in the OP?