Roof Molding: Removal

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body.

Remove the roof rail assembly. (model with roof rail) Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Roof Rail>REMOVAL .
Turn over the front end of the molding - roof.
Slide the inner fastener in the direction of the arrow using a flat tip screwdriver, then remove the fastener from the stud on the vehicle side.

Fig 1: Sliding Inner Fastener Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
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Right side: Slide towards the front of the vehicle.

Left side: Slide towards the rear of the vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Roof Rail (Without And With)
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Pull up the molding - roof, and remove from the vehicle.