Side Window Trim Molding, Removing And Installing

Fig 1: Side Window Trim Molding

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1. Upper Trim
   NOTE:

   It is not possible to remove without destroying.

   If Removing and Installing is done with window installed, tape off area to body with adhesive tape to protect against paint damage.

   • Removing:

     -- Remove trim from guide channel.

     Installing:

     -- For easier installation, coat guide channel with some soap suds.

     -- Align trim panel with window and press it into guide channel in stages.

2. Side Window
3. Adhesive
4. Clip

Vehicles with Gloss Package

Fig 2: Side Window Trim Molding

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1. Side Window
2. Trim Panel Clip
   • quantity: 7 pressed into molding.
3. Trim Molding Clip
   • Quantity: 7 pressed into molding.
4. Upper Trim
   • Before removal, side panel trim molding -5- and trim molding -4- removed.
   • To remove, unclip in stages from clips.
5. Trim Strip
   • Before removal, side panel trim molding removed.
   • To remove, unclip in stages from clips.
6. Side Panel Trim Molding
   • Removing. Refer to SIDE WINDOW TRIM MOLDING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
7. C- Pillar Trim
   • To remove, slide forward out of side window.
8. Clip

Refer to SIDE WINDOW TRIM MOLDING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 3: Trim For Side Panel Components

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-- Before removing trim molding, adhere side panel in this area with adhesive tape.

-- Remove the trim molding -1- from C- pillar beginning at clips -3- below side window molding -2-.

Trim Molding Clips

Fig 4: Trim Molding Clips

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-- Press clips as shown into molding on side window.