front brake clip - how is it installed?

[92EcoDiesel Jetta]

One of my brake clips fell off. They are installed as in this pic, with the center spring (with the slot) under the caliper.

[92EcoDiesel Jetta]

I bought 2 new clips from the dealer and installed one of them like in the pic below, with the center spring (with the slot) not under the caliper. I have a hard time getting it to be like in the pic above without forcing it. Which one is correct and what is the correct procedure to put the clips on? The Bently does not have anything on it nor does ETKA show how it should sit.

[Rabbit on Roids]

first pic looks correct.. second doesnt..

[92EcoDiesel Jetta]

Thanks RoR. What's the trick to get them on without mangling them up?

[Vincent Waldon]

Install them, then install the brake pads.

If they really resist you probably have some rust built up on the carrier.

[Rabbit on Roids]

when i install/remove, the brake pads are out of the way, as in not on the car.