drip moulding removal
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drip moulding removal
I'm trying to remove the drip mouldings (4) and finisher clip (6), but am having a heck of a time. I've removed the screws, but guessing there's a strong adhesive attached to the moulding.
Has anyone successfully removed these without damaging them? How did you do it?
Thanks!!
Has anyone successfully removed these without damaging them? How did you do it?
Thanks!!
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From that diagram and the end view of the trim, I suspect theres a "Special Tool". Probably something with a flat spoon that fits under the bottom edge to pry it up and off without bending. Maybe a brake adjuster spoon would work? Might be too thick. Or maybe a trim panel puller..... Good luck
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Hi Jahlack,
Hope I'm not too late to the party; I've just done this job on mine.
The outer moulding is held in place with a thinner black plastic moulded strip (poss part No5?)- together they form an interference fit with the self tappers providing belt and braces.-there was no glue on mine.
I started at the rear of the car and worked a flexible kitchen knife under the trim to release years of crud. Note: I worked underneath the roof gutter NOT from on top.
Once the first couple of inches were free, I downed tools and just used my hands to pull the rest of the trim off.
Its a balance between confidence and not bending the delicate moulding. Obviously the second side comes off easily once you have the technique.
HTH
Hope I'm not too late to the party; I've just done this job on mine.
The outer moulding is held in place with a thinner black plastic moulded strip (poss part No5?)- together they form an interference fit with the self tappers providing belt and braces.-there was no glue on mine.
I started at the rear of the car and worked a flexible kitchen knife under the trim to release years of crud. Note: I worked underneath the roof gutter NOT from on top.
Once the first couple of inches were free, I downed tools and just used my hands to pull the rest of the trim off.
Its a balance between confidence and not bending the delicate moulding. Obviously the second side comes off easily once you have the technique.
HTH
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