How do you fix/remove rear window surround trim?

crashcaptn said
Someone "Helped" me put my car cover on and it grabbed this piece of trim on my back window.. needless to say everyone who sees the car now says "HEY HEY JEFF HEY DID YOU KNOW THIS IS LIKE THIS?! HEY LOOK" and so.. yeah.. everyone yes. I see it. I really do know.

I found a new trim piece (even have the two "L's" on each side) but.. scared to try and remove this piece myself.

Does anyone in the San Diego area know how to take this thing off? Or can show me? I've called multiple window repair places and everyone's confused because it's not a Prius.

-Jeff

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Hi Jeff. I was in the auto-glass trade for 18 yrs and weaned on these cars. There should be a clip about every 6-8 inches. If the clip is just pushed forward and won't hold the molding. Simply cut a piece of rubber and slide it in between the clip and the rubber. To remove the molding you should be able to buy the proper tool from an automotive supply shop. Being from Canada I'm not familiar with some of the business names. Is it Pet Boys? They are fairly cheap. The tool goes down between the molding and the rubber and you should be able to feel the clip. You can practice on the old molding. I see someone had given you a picture what the tool looks like. If the clip is broken you can sneak the new clip in place. You can buy a GM clip that you can use or a Ford one will also work. The GM one is on the left (red) or the Ford one on the right (green). You just have to be careful. You won't break the glass because it's protected buy the gasket.

If you have any questions just ask. I'd be happy to help you