window trim removal, mirror removal
12-08-2014, 06:40 PM
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window trim removal, mirror removal
trying to remove the metal driver and passenger window trim on my 87.couldn't find anything in the shop manual.any one know of an easy way to remove mirrors without having to take plugs apart?thanks
12-10-2014, 01:36 PM
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Mirror wiring: get the tool that pops the individual contacts from the plastic housing, and make clear notes how to reassemble.
Window trim on doors: my doors had all of the weatherstrip and window channel removed along with the interior upholstery panels, so access to the trim was good but trying to pry the trim off did not seem like a good idea as the aluminum door skin would just begin to bend when pressure was applied. I spent quite some time trying to remove the trim by carefully prying and wedging before finally giving up on this technique.
I ended up using a small Harbor Freight slide hammer with one of its attachments reshaped to fit into the window channel and solidly engage the inner flange of the trim. The trim popped off quickly without damage to the door, the trim, or even the paint. It seemed almost disappointingly easy after having spent so much time before.
HTH
Window trim on doors: my doors had all of the weatherstrip and window channel removed along with the interior upholstery panels, so access to the trim was good but trying to pry the trim off did not seem like a good idea as the aluminum door skin would just begin to bend when pressure was applied. I spent quite some time trying to remove the trim by carefully prying and wedging before finally giving up on this technique.
I ended up using a small Harbor Freight slide hammer with one of its attachments reshaped to fit into the window channel and solidly engage the inner flange of the trim. The trim popped off quickly without damage to the door, the trim, or even the paint. It seemed almost disappointingly easy after having spent so much time before.
HTH
