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Old 06-08-2018, 06:35 AM
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how to remove windshield trim before painting?

I've searched and found many posts on replacing the trim with a gasket, but I want to keep the original chrome trim and try not to damage anything taking it off.
I have a tool like this.





What i need is instruction on how to operate without breaking anything or the glass. Can anyone explain it or have any photos?


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i don't know about the tool operation, but i'm fairly sure that you start by removing the 4 corner pieces, which are not held in place by anything other than the 4 main trim pieces themselves. gently work them outwards, and they should come out.
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Originally Posted by wallytoo
i don't know about the tool operation, but i'm fairly sure that you start by removing the 4 corner pieces, which are not held in place by anything other than the 4 main trim pieces themselves. gently work them outwards, and they should come out.
Thanks! that's a good start. I'll see how it goes.
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Mine was just removed removed when I had the windshield replaced. Dude used a small putty knife. All came out easy. Let me know if you need the stock chrome trim. Also have wheel well chrome trim available.
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Got my crystal ball working again...

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Originally Posted by RAD4Runner
Got my crystal ball working again...
I was actually waiting for you to post this!

I will be keeping my windshield trim too.

There is a procedure in the FSM that describes how the trim comes off.

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Originally Posted by old87yota
I was actually waiting for you to post this!
LOL!

TOM,
Here are FSM Pages: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ck...yGG64Q76S1PuEy
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