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Windshield Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair




Applique - Windshield

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Exploded View

LH (Left Hand) side shown RH (Right Hand) side similar.










Removal

NOTE: A new windshield applique must be installed.

1. Release the 7 windshield applique clips and remove the windshield applique.

Installation

NOTE: A new windshield applique will need to be installed.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Using a non-marring tool, release the tabs on both sides of the clip on the top of the A-pillar and transfer to the new windshield applique prior to installation.





- Any clips that stay attached to the windshield applique during removal, rotate one-quarter turn and remove and snap back in the applique bracket prior to the new applique being installed.





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