Windshield Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Windshield Side Trim Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to damage the windshield.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Do not use metal tools to remove the windshield side trim, or you may chip or crack the windshield.
- Take care not to bend the windshield side trim.

Trim Replacement

1. Remove the cowl cover Service and Repair.

2. Carefully insert a trim tool (A) under the windshield side trim (B) next to the lower clip (C), then release the clip from the windshield (D) by pushing the clip.






3. Starting at the bottom, remove the windshield side trim (A).

1. Carefully insert a trim tool (B) under the trim next to the clips (C).

2. While pulling the clip area of the trim up by hand, push each of the four small hooks (D) in the numbered sequence shown to release the clip from the retainer (E). Do not try to pry up the clip if it is hard to release from the retainer.

3. Gradually work your way up to release each of the clips.





4. Remove the clips (A, B) by detaching the hooks (C) from the windshield side trim (D).





5. If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

6. Install the clips to the windshield side trim.

7. Hold the windshield side trim (A) up, and fit all of the clips (B) into the retainers (C) on the body and the clip (D) to the windshield, then push on the trim until the clips snap into place.

NOTE:

- If necessary, adjust the clip positions to align with the retainers.
- If the retainers were replaced, do not pull up on the trim for at least 24 hours while the adhesive cures.





8. Reinstall the cowl cover.

Retainer Replacement

1. Gradually scrape off the adhesive tape (A) under the retainers (B) while heating it with a heat gun about 212-248 °F (100-120 °C).

NOTE:

- Do not overheat the painted surface around the retainers.
- Wrap the exterior plastic parts near the A-pillar with aluminum foil to protect them from heat.





2. Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.

3. Install the retainers (A).

1. Peel the adhesive backing away from the retainers.

2. Line up the retainers with the alignment mark (B) on the body, and attach the retainers with adhesive tape (C).

3. Apply two-part epoxy adhesive (D) around the edge of the retainers as shown.