Removing the rear quarter window trim on hatchback

[notnilc20]

Is there a writeup or vid somewhere on this? I want to remove these during paint prep but im scared to death about breaking them. I have the inside removed down to where I can see the screws in the clips. But there is nowhere to unscrew anything else....thanks for any help.

[jondee86]

You can see what the window clips look like in this thread...
http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=77475

And a bit more information here...
http://jp-carparts.com/images/parts/161 ... 3_0001.png

AFAIK the exterior trim just snaps onto the clips. You should be able to lever them
up with a thin blade like an old school putty knife. But I never had to take mine off
so better get a check from someone else with experience

Cheers... jondee86

[notnilc20]

You can see what the window clips look like in this thread...
http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=77475

And a bit more information here...
http://jp-carparts.com/images/parts/161 ... 3_0001.png

AFAIK the exterior trim just snaps onto the clips. You should be able to lever them
up with a thin blade like an old school putty knife. But I never had to take mine off
so better get a check from someone else with experience

Cheers... jondee86

Hey Jondee86.....thanks for the links. I ended up just going for it....it's not too bad....the top and side part snaps off but the bottom piece slides off the clips....i took some video and will post a video "how to" soon.....maybe I'll make the diy stickies here? take care.

[aukword1]

Yeah they just clip right into place and the removal isn't hard either. I did however add some industrial caulk under the trim to create a better seal between the trim and the window because I was getting some water leakage through one side.