Rear Door Outer Molding Replacement

NOTE: Once you remove the door outer molding, replace it with a new one because it will bend during removal. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to scratch the door. When prying components, use the handy remover set or equivalent. Remove the screws fastening the rear of the door weatherstrip (A), sash, and the door outer molding (B). Pry the front clip with a flat-tip screwdriver. |

While removing the upper edge of the door outer molding (A) from the edge of the sash, cut the double-sided adhesive tapes (B) with a utility knife, then remove the molding. Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the sash, then clean the sash surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. Install a new door outer molding in the reverse order of removal, and note these items. Push the clip and the adhesive portions into place securely. Make sure the upper and lower sides of the molding are catching the edges of the sash properly. Make sure the seal (C) at the bottom of the molding is under the door glass outer weatherstrip (D). |