Roof Trim Molding

Roof Trim Molding

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

Removing






• Do not bend the roof trim molding.

• Tape around the roof trim molding on the A-pillar to prevent damaging the paint.

- Open the front and rear doors.

- Remove the roof trim molding - 1 - from the clips - arrow - starting at the A-pillar using the (3409)

- Remove the roof trim molding from the clips - 1 - in the area around the rear side window - 2 -.






- Have a second technician hold the roof trim molding to keep it from damaging the paint.

- Tape off the area around the side window trim molding - 1 - with adhesive tape, as illustrated, - 3 - to protect the paint.






- Pull the roof trim molding - 2 - out of the clips - 1 - in the side window in - direction of arrow -.

- Remove the roof trim molding.

Installing






- Install the roof trim molding - 1 - into the side window trim molding - 7 -.

• The clamp - 5 - must fit correctly into the guide - 6 -.

• The roof trim molding be touching the end of the side window trim molding.

- Align the roof trim molding by both centering pins - 2 - with the holes - 3 - inside the roof.

- Press the roof trim molding into the clamps near the side window and then press on the clips - 4 - until they click into place.