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Center top Fairlane 500 windshield trim removal

Started by abe_lugo, 2020-11-14 17:53

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abe_lugo

I don?t want to muck this up.  It looks as fit there are 2-3 clips under but I can figure this one out and also want to save the clip.
I pull the screws and worked a plastic trim tool but I don?t want to yank it. 
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

Ford Blue blood

I have had the most luck sliding it side ways.  I place bondo spreaders under the edge to keep it from scrapping then gently tap on the end with a wood block.  The very end of the trim will have to be folded up slightly to clear the clips.  It will fold down without distorting the finished top portion. 

There are three clips that have two screws each holding them to the drip rail.
Certfied Ford nut, Bill
2016 F150 XLT Sport
2016 Focus (wife's car)
2008 Shelby GT500
57 Ranchero
36 Chevy 351C/FMX/8"/M II

abe_lugo

Thanks for the advice.  I noticed the clips after I posted they are in the body illustrations also.  I will give a go on  the sideways removal.
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

abe_lugo

That worked thanks it?s good practice, as I will be having to do this to my hardtop also.  So is there an actual tool that pushes and pulls?
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

Ford Blue blood

Certfied Ford nut, Bill
2016 F150 XLT Sport
2016 Focus (wife's car)
2008 Shelby GT500
57 Ranchero
36 Chevy 351C/FMX/8"/M II