NO you really don't.
They are a one way retainer. The forward pins go IN fine, if in proper alignment, but can be troublesome get back out IF you need the Cover removed again. Half the time the clips will fall out during the install process, mine did repeatedly on one side. They were really meant for a one and done installation. A Ball stud snap in fastener configuration would have been a better choice here (think battery cover or Grill attachment ). The console cover will stay in place just fine without them because the A/C panel sits over the front lip of the cover plate. If your going for factory purity like Dana, then put'em in, no harm in that. Besides when Dana gets done, the car will be so perfect nothing will ever go wrong in the future. Trailer QUEEN