Trim Molding, Roof, Replacing

Trim Molding, Roof, Replacing

Removing the roof trim

Preparations







- If the car is equipped with roof rails. Remove.
- Grasp the trim and feel where the clips (1) are positioned (the molding does not sag as much where the clips are positioned)
- Remove the roof trim by angling the trim outwards and upwards (there are 12 mounting points in the roof and four on the A-post).







- Twist off the trim as illustrated.







- Release the reference clip (2) at the windshield by lifting the catches (3) on the clip.

Installing the roof trim

NOTE: Replace any damaged clips.







- Position the clips (with the hook in contact with the outside)
- Press the lug (4) on the clips in towards the stamped mark (5).

Aligning the roof trim on the A-post







- Align the clips against the kink on the A-post using the template (6)
- Break off the template when the clips are correctly positioned
- Adjust the edge of the trim against the rubber lip.







- Check that the rubber lips (7 and 8) are not kinked
- Use a weatherstrip tool to adjust the trim in the Y axis.