WEATHERSTRIP, Header: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: HEADER MOLDING

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Lower the convertible top.
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the windshield header molding (1) by releasing the eleven snap retainers from the windshield opening frame (2).
CAUTION: Replacement of the header molding retaining clips is required anytime a header molding is reinstalled. Failure to replace the snap-type retaining clips can result in poor header molding retention.
If the windshield header molding is to be reused, remove and discard the eleven snap retainers from the molding.

Fig 2: A-PILLAR MOLDING
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Remove the screw (1) that secures each A-pillar molding (2) to the windshield opening frame.
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove each A-pillar molding by releasing the two snap retainers from the windshield opening frame.

Fig 3: HEADER AND A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP
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Remove door sill trim plate. See Body/Interior/PLATE, Scuff - Removal .
Remove the two screws (2) that secure each side of the header and A-pillar weatherstrip (3) to the top of the windshield opening frame (1).
Remove the push-pin retainer (4) that secures the header and A-pillar weatherstrip to each side of the windshield opening frame.
Carefully remove the header and A-pillar weatherstrip from the header retainer, A-pillar retainers and each door opening flange.