Note: Wear protective gloves.
Do not damage the windshield.
Do not use metal tools to remove the roof molding, otherwise you may chip the edges of the windshield and cause cracks in the windshield.
When removing components, use an upholstery tool kit or similar.
Be careful not to bend the roof molding too much.
1. Remove the side shield cover.
2. Disconnect the lower fastener A at the lower corner of the windshield.
3. Detach the windshield section from the roof molding A.
Carefully insert the large special tool B and plastic putty knife C under the molding near the lower fasteners D.
While lifting the retainer portion of the molding by hand, press on the hooks E to release the retainer from the stop F. Do not attempt to remove the retainer if it is difficult to separate from the stop.
Move gradually upward to release all the upper fasteners (G, H, I).
4. Gently lift the roof molding A to release the molding with the fasteners B from the fitting bolts C on the body.
5. Pull up and release the rear edge of roof molding A from cotter pin B, then remove the roof molding.
6. Perform the installation operations of the molding in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
Make sure the roof molding is securely installed.
Check the clamps for damage or whitening from stress and replace them with new ones if necessary.
Replacing the retaining plate
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1. When using a flat-head screwdriver to release the middle hook A, push the upper clips (B, C) upward to separate them from the T-shaped D-struts on the A-pillar. Be careful not to scratch the body.
2. Install the fasteners in the reverse order of removal.
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