Window Molding: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the outer belt molding.
- Release the retaining clip at the rear of the belt molding, then slide the front of the molding off of the flange to remove the belt molding from the door.
- Starting at the upper forward corner of the molding, insert a suitable removal tool between the molding and the door frame.
- Determine the location of the double-sided tape. Carefully spread spray-on adhesive cleaner down the space between the applique and door frame. Allow the cleaner to set for several minutes.
- Using the removal tool, begin removing the molding, spraying additional adhesive cleaner as needed.
NOTE:
The window molding is held on by double-sided tape from the forward edge of the molding and by trim clips near the center of the molding. The rearmost edge rolls over the door frame sheet metal.