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!!

 

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

 

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

 

Thank you..., i was able to do what i needed to do without removing them, but i'll try your suggestion next time.

BTW when you remove the moldings, did you remove the sixlight window too? How did that go?