I am in the process of restoring my 93 XJS Coupe and have a new question for this forum. I have been able to remove the A- and C-post trim from my car but am struggling to find a way to remove the drip rail trim that runs along the side of the roof from back to front. At first I thought it was clipped onto the bodywork whereby a gentle tap from would release it. But that doesn't work and I am very anxious not to damage the trim. Any clues on how this works on a 1993 model?

 

If it's the same as the pre-facelift it is pried of from underneath and lifts up. I used plastic door trim removal tools bought off eBay.

 

Could you explain how you got the A and C post trim off please? I'm still deciding on what to do with my 91 Face Lift coup...keep it and restore it...or just concentrate on my 90 Convert.

 

Hi Fla Steve,

The c-post trim is secured with 4 small screws that can only be removed if you remove the quarter windows (which is a bit of job but it is described on this forum by me in another post). The a-post requires the doorseal to be removed. This will reveal a black rail running all along the top that is secured with approx 8 small screws. remove them and then carefully pry the black rail (it may be stuck to the body work) out. This will then allow you to get access to the a-post trim. This trim may also be stuck to the bodywork so use a creditcard like device to separate the trim from the body as much as possible. Then, just like the drip rail release it from the top with a gentle tap upwards and outwards. This should then allow you to fiddle with it a bit and release it from the body.

 

It is off!