The top of left of my front windscreen trim is loose. I can't seem to work out how it removes and then reattaches. Does any one have any guidance for this? All the workshop manual says is use some wood. Roger sent me some small metal clips.

 

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Thank you.

 

Having just undertaken this process to address some stone chip / rust issues on the leading edge of the roof, may I point out the following to assist further:

The top trim is secured by , from memory, 6 double grip clips, spaced reasonably equally along the roof line.

The top trim is very soft metal ( aluminium?) and the clips hold the trim in place incredibly tightly.

To start off from one side, tap the sliding cover plate up very gently using a baffled screwdriver or chisel so as not to mark the trim. Once it clears the side strip the roof strip should ease up in the corner. Don't be tempted to use the slack to make a start in lifting the trim as as it will very easily deform.

Try to ease your preferred tool under the attached trim until you are tight next to the side of a clip. I found that a rubber / plastic kitchen implement worked well and provided useful protection to the glass.

Once tight next to a clip, insert your preferred pry tool in and as gently as possible tease the trim upwards. If this can be done on both sides of the clip at the same time I would think this would assist specifically in preventing deformation of the trim where it sits in the clip and generally prevent the overall trim getting deformed.

I worked across the windscreen towards the centre, and then moved across
to work from the other side as I was at full stretch ( don't ya just love those fat wings!!) but I would suggest that if you have a sunroof it would be best done standing through it.

I thought I was being very gentle but when I finally managed to remove the trim from the last clip it was deformed where the clips sat, and overall twisted to the point that I am going to see how much ( if available) a new one will be for refitting ( a job I will do only with a secondary pair of hands available!! ( just checked £140 dollars from Pelican Parts for genuine Porsche item, so well worth being delicate!!)

Hope this helps and good luck.

Regards

 

Has anyone tried this tool or think it might work?

I have some rust across the top as well and picked this tool up the other day but have not tried it yet.

http://www.harborfreight.com/panel-c...ers-67399.html

 

Jim, looks terrific for trim button removal

my suggestion would be something as wide as possible to spread the load underneath against the windscreen. I used a rubber food implement approximately 4mm thick and a decorating scraper that forced the front of the trim up before the back. Something with a slight angle that could slip to the back edge of the trim and ease it up from there would be perfect. If memory serves, the angle of the trim into the clips is not vertical, but probably 5 degrees off vertical and anything that could help with that would assist the trim to be released from the clips cleaner than I managed. Will try and upload some photo's tonight as it is one of those situations where a picture etc etc!!

 

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...val-hints.html

 

The clips PINCH the down turned leg of the trim. You will need a HOOK type tool to PULL the clips OPEN as you pull up. Make sure your hook is only at the clip and not at the edge of glass or you will break the glass.