Roof Molding Replacement
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 some cracks in the windshield will occur.
  • When removing components, use the trim tools or equivalent.
  • Take care not to bend the roof molding.
Molding Replacement
  1. Detach the bottom clip (A) at the lower corner of the windshield.
  1. Remove the windshield portion of the roof molding (A).
    -1.
    Carefully insert the large trim tool (B) and plastic spatula (C) in under the molding next to the lower clips (D).
    -2.
    While pulling the clip portion of the molding up by hand, push hooks (E) to release the clip from the retainer (F). Do not try to pry up the clip if it is hand to release from the retainer.
    -3.
    Gradually work your way up to release each of the upper clip (G, H, I).
  1. Slowly pull the roof molding (A) up to release the molding with the clips (B) from the stud bolts (C) on the body.
  1. Pull up and release the rear end of the roof molding (A) from the pin (B), then remove the roof molding.
  1. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, an note these items:
    • Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.
    • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
Retainer Replacement
  1. While prying the middle hook (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver, slide the retainers (B, C) upward to release them from the T-studs (D) on the front pillar. Take care not to scratch the body.
  1. Install the retainers in the reverse order of removal.