Sdriche
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Is this screwed or clipped in? Not sure if the clips are part of the trim or that's what holds it to the car. Thanks
How do I remove trim around the rear window?
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It’s clipped in and the clips are screwed to the body.
To remove you need a trim tool like this or similar
https://www.amazon.com/dp/GEARWRENCH/?tag=fabo03-20
To remove you need a trim tool like this or similar
https://www.amazon.com/dp/GEARWRENCH/?tag=fabo03-20
That link didn’t work for me. I’d like to get a tool for that too. Mine are already off, but
I might need one in the future. Thanks!
I might need one in the future. Thanks!
Well heck I’ll try again it don’t work for me either
Try this one
OEMTools 25338 OEM Automotive Tools Window Molding Clip Removal Tools | Summit Racing
Try this one
OEMTools 25338 OEM Automotive Tools Window Molding Clip Removal Tools | Summit Racing
Sdriche
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Does anyone have a picture of the molding off so I can see what I’m dealing with? I can slide a knife under and don’t feel any clips. Thanks
Thanks for the link! I think I used a plastic tool on mine and worked them off slow. It’s been several years, so I’m not sure.
Not an easy job removing the window trim on an old car, even with the tool, if you've never done it before. Replace ALL the clips & screws with new ones & it has to be done with the glass out IIRC.
Sdriche
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Looks like the clips and screws are holding it in. They are so rusted I have to drill each one. Ugh
Yup. It's a lot of work, but it will be worth it in the end. The clips hold the moldings & the screws hold the clips to the body. Clean up the screws as best you can & let them soak a day in penetrating oil, I swear by PB Blaster, make sure the heads of the screws are as cleaned out as you can, use compressed air in the heads if you have it, so you get a good grip with your screwdriver, they are #2 screw heads, I think. (Use the correct screwdriver bit) You will be able to remove more of them that way. You can always drill new holes if you have to, & screw the clips in there, (their position is not set in stone left to right, as long as they stay in the center up & down, on the horizontal pieces at least) next to the old screw holes
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