2004 216 Air interior re-assembly info request

[mjacksons]

I recently removed the entire interior of my 2004 Nautique 216 TE and in the process 4 1" long pieces of 1/2"-ish hose fell out from behind the speaker/handle panels (1 from each panel). I made the mistake of not looking behind them before I took them off. Does anyone know if these are spacers to hold the panel off the side? Where do they go? Thanks

[James]

They are very likely the spacers for the bolts that hold the rear seat gray plastic grab handle/speaker/cup holder module to the mounting bracket behind the panel. As you reinstall the grab handles insert each of the 4 bolts though the handles (2 bolts per handle) and while holding the spacer behind the panel with your other hand push the bolt through the spacer. Then bolt goes through the hole in the mount (that is behind the panel) and then put the nut/washers on the end of the bolt. Do not over tighten the bolts or you may crack the plastic module.

[mjacksons]

Awesome. Thank you