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71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove?

Posted By: dmerc

71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove? - 12/23/08 02:21 PM

I have a leak and I think it's coming from the screws that hold the trim retainers on. What's the trick to getting the trim off without bending things up? Thanks!
Posted By: 6pktgo

Re: 71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove? - 12/23/08 03:22 PM

There is a special tool with a sharp 45 degree angle end that you would slip between the rubber gasket and the chrome trim (very carefully )Before this step though, there is also plastic ,they almost look like popsicle sticks, that you wedge, again very carefully, between the rubber gasket and the trim to find and access your clips.Use two plastic wedge sticks about 2 inches away on either side of your steel retainer to be unclipped and gently open a 1/8th or so gap between the rubber & trim.Then slide your special removal tool into the gap ,snag the side of the clip and gently pull the clip until it comes undone from the mldg.
I`ve been in the resto business about 30 years and still learn new tricks all the time. You`re best advised, if you`re going to try and save a few bucks ,is buy yourself a service manual specifically for your car and it will tell you in the a step by step procedure for just about everything on & in your vehicle. Hope this Helped & Good Luck
Posted By: 6pktgo

Re: 71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove? - 12/23/08 04:51 PM

Trying for the first time to post a pic, hope it works.

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Posted By: dmerc

Re: 71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove? - 12/23/08 04:53 PM

Thanks for the detailed answer! Is this special tool available? Any idea where to get one?
Posted By: RobX4406

Re: 71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove? - 12/23/08 04:56 PM

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38386



third tool from the left.
Posted By: dmerc

Re: 71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove? - 12/23/08 05:18 PM

Thanks! I already have that tool. Never knew what it was for!
Posted By: RobX4406

Re: 71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove? - 12/23/08 06:47 PM

The tendency is to put it into the trim level with the window. You want to angle the tool point towards the window/seal to grab the clip.

Pretty easy once you get the hang of it.
Posted By: dmerc

Re: 71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove? - 12/23/08 09:01 PM

Anyone have a pic of what the clips look like??
Posted By: 6pktgo

Re: 71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove? - 12/23/08 11:07 PM

Here`s a few of my 70 Charger (same idea).

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Posted By: 6pktgo

Re: 71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove? - 12/23/08 11:10 PM

one more pic to help

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Posted By: dmerc

Re: 71 Duster front windshield trim. How to remove? - 12/23/08 11:41 PM

Thanks!
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