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Offline Katfish

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Rear window trim removal?
« on: March 12, 2005 - 06:53:58 AM »
Is there a method or technique for removing the trim around the rear window?  I don't think it matters, but it's the Challenger small SE window.

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Offline Mopar73340

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Re: Rear window trim removal?
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2005 - 03:25:25 PM »
Yeah, you need a special tool that goes under the moulding and pulls out on the metal clips holding it. I think you can still buy them. Even with the tool it is usually a pain in the arse getting the trim off. You need to be careful and take your time. If you need a pic of the tool I'll post one for ya...
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Re: Rear window trim removal?
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2005 - 04:42:54 PM »
A pic would definitely help,  any suggestions on how to use it would be good too.

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Re: Rear window trim removal?
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2005 - 06:24:26 PM »
I took all the trim off my barracuda with a flat head screw driver and did not damage any of it.  I just went very slow and took my time.  I basically stuck the screw driver under the trim and gently rocked it back and forth until it poped up.

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Re: Rear window trim removal?
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2005 - 07:10:40 PM »
Katfish, Sorry it's taken a while to get the pic. The tool is made by K-D Tools, I don't remember where I got it.  Basically you use the hook to go between the glass and trim and pry out on the hooks to release them. The rounded or back edge of the hook rests against the trim. Often the glue around the windows is also helping to hold the trim on if it's never been off before.  Take your time and you can get them off without damaging them.
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Re: Rear window trim removal?
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2005 - 08:31:09 PM »
Thanks,

I appreciate the help, I'll start on this next weekend.