Windshield Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Side Windshield Trim Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Left Windshield Wiper Arm Assembly




NOTE: Set the windshield wiper arms to the auto-stop position before removal.

1. Remove the wiper arm cap (A).

2. Remove the nut (B), then remove the left wiper arm (C).

2. Front Fender Trim





1. Remove the clips (A, B).

2. Pull up the front fender trim (C) by hand to detach the clips (D), then remove the trim.

3. Left Cowl Top Cover





1. Remove the clip (A).

2. Pull out the hood rear seal (B).

3. Detach the hooks, and remove the cowl top cover (C).

4. Side Cowl Cover





1. Detach the hook (A) at the inside of the cowl cover (B).

2. Release the hooks (C) from the cowl cover and the front fender (D), then remove the side cowl cover (E).

3. Right side: Detach the windshield washer tube.

5. Roof Rail





1. Remove the caps (A). (4 Places)





2. Remove the roof rail (A).





3. If necessary, slide the rear roof side trim (A) forward to release it from the body.

6. Side Windshield Trim





1. Carefully insert the trim tool (A) under the molding next to the lower clip (B).

2. While pulling up the clip area of the molding by hand, push each of the six small hooks (C) to release the clip from the retainer (D) on the A-pillar. Do not pry up the clip if it is hard to release it from the clip on the A-pillar.

3. Gradually work your way up to release each of the upper clips (E, F, G).





4. If necessary, remove the retainers (A, B) from the A-pillar.

5. Carefully rub off the adhesive tape (C) under the retainers while heating it with a heat gun.

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

Installation

1. Side Windshield Trim





1. Install the retainers (A, B) on the A-pillar.

2. Peel the adhesive backing away from the upper retainers and the lower retainer.

3. Line up the retainers with the alignment marks (C) on the body, and attach the retainers with adhesive tape (D).

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





5. Install the side windshield trim (A).

6. Make sure the side windshield trim is installed securely.

2. Roof Rail





1. Slide the rear roof side trim (A) rearward to install it to the body.





2. Install the roof rail (A), then install the nuts (B).





3. Install the caps (A). (4 Places)

3. Side Cowl Cover





1. Install the side cowl cover (A). Make sure the hooks (B) snap into place securely.

2. Right side: Install the windshield washer tube.

4. Left Cowl Top Cover





1. Install the cowl top cover (A).

2. Install the hood rear seal (B).

3. Install the clip (C).

5. Front Fender Trim





1. Install the front fender trim (A), then install the clips (B, C). Make sure the clips (D) snap into place securely.

6. Left Windshield Wiper Arm Assembly




NOTE: Set the wiper arms to the auto-stop position before installation.

1. Install the wiper arm (A), the nut (B), and the cap (C).

7. Windshield Wiper Arm - Adjustment

1. Adjust the windshield wiper arms. Adjustments