Removal Procedure
Important: If the retainer clips become damaged, new retainer clips are required.
- Do Not bend in order to reform the retainer clips.
- Remove the windshield side reveal molding from the vehicle. Refer
to
Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement
.
Important: Apply 2 layers of masking tape on the glass next to the retainer clip (1)
being replaced.
- Apply the protective tape.
Caution: Eye protection must be worn when drilling rivets to reduce
the chance of personal injury.
- Drill the rivets (2) securing the retainer clip
to the windshield pillar.
- Remove the retainer clip (2) from the windshield pillar
flange.
- Ensure all the metal shavings are removed from the windshield
pillar area prior to the reveal molding installation.
Installation Procedure
- Position the new rubber
spacer to the inside of the vehicle.
The arrow on the rubber
spacer must point outward upon installation.
- Position the new retainer clip (1) to the rubber spacer.
- Using a hand rivet gun, install new rivets (2) in order
to secure the retainer clip.
- Remove the 2 layers of masking tape from the windshield.
- Clean off any present tape residue.
- Install the windshield
side reveal molding. Refer to
Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement
.