Windshield Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Side Windshield Trim Replacement

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program

NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to damage the windshield.
- Do not use any metallic tools to remove the roof molding, or you may chip the edge of the windshield and cause cracks in the windshield to occur.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Take care not to bend the roof molding.

Molding Replacement

1. Using a trim tool, pry up on the front lid (A) of the front roof side trim to detach the hook (B), and remove the nut.






2. Remove the windshield portion of the roof molding (A).
1. Carefully insert a plastic trim tool (B) under the molding next to the clip (C).
2. While pulling the clip portion of the molding up by hand, push each of the six or eight small hooks (D) in the numbered sequence shown to release the clip from the retainer (E).
Do not try to pry up the clip even if it is hard to release from the retainer.
3. Gradually work your way up to release each of the upper clips (F, G, H).






3. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the trim is installed securely.

Retainer Replacement

1. Carefully scrape off the adhesive tape (A) under the retainers (B, C) while heating it with a heat gun.

NOTE:
- Do not heat the painted body surface around the retainers too much.
- To keep the exterior resin parts near the A-pillar from being overheated by the heat gun, wrap them with aluminum foil.






2. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.
3. Install the upper retainers (A) and the lower retainers (B).
1. Peel the adhesive backing away from the upper and lower retainers.
2. Line up the retainers with the alignment marks (C) on the body, and attach the retainers with adhesive tape (D) (3M 9259, or equivalent).
3. Apply epoxy two-part adhesive (E) around the edge of the retainers as shown.