im sure this has been answered 1,000 times and I did search...could find anything...The DSL here is messed up we are having "speed issues" so until they resolve that my connection is real slow, so searching function is slow for me. So theres my excuse heres my question:

the trim that runs right down the middle of the door (the moulding) how do I remove it without breaking the clips? I cant get to the backside because the side impact beam...so whats the trick...It looks like it may be possible to slide it off...but no. any help would be highly apreciated! thanks!

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you have to remove the door panels and then the clips holding that piece on is accesible and each of the long ones has atleast one screw holding it on aswell

 

at the end of the trim on the inside of the door there will be a nut holding it on(towards the back)...then you have pop off the door panels to get to the clips

 

I know exactly what you are talking about having removed the trim from my 89 hatchback. The impact beam prevents you from releasing the clips!

In theory, it would be possible to remove the one threaded stud and slide the piece off the the clips. That's the theory.

On the hatchbacks, there are two plastic pieces at each clip location. You can buy the one that goes through the door panel (I think they are a green color). You can't buy the other one without buying the complete trim piece (They are black).

So, if you don't want to buy a new trim piece, plan on going by a junk yard to get replacement black clips for any that break.

Wes

 

I've always done it this way, with no problems, and very rarely do I end up breaking clips. Just get a thin flathead screwdriver and remember to use the shop towel so you don't scratch the paint:

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by UsDm_Junky &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you have to remove the door panels and then the clips holding that piece on is accesible and each of the long ones has atleast one screw holding it on aswell</TD></TR></TABLE>

no you cant get to the back side because of the side impact beam...if it was that easy I wouldnt have needed to post thank you though...

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by speedd2286 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">at the end of the trim on the inside of the door there will be a nut holding it on(towards the back)...then you have pop off the door panels to get to the clips</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah you cant get to the back side...thanks though


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wes V &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know exactly what you are talking about having removed the trim from my 89 hatchback. The impact beam prevents you from releasing the clips!

In theory, it would be possible to remove the one threaded stud and slide the piece off the the clips. That's the theory.

On the hatchbacks, there are two plastic pieces at each clip location. You can buy the one that goes through the door panel (I think they are a green color). You can't buy the other one without buying the complete trim piece (They are black).

So, if you don't want to buy a new trim piece, plan on going by a junk yard to get replacement black clips for any that break.

Wes</TD></TR></TABLE>


thats kind of what I figured...I do have all new oem trim but I dont want to use it until the car is painted.


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr_CRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've always done it this way, with no problems, and very rarely do I end up breaking clips. Just get a thin flathead screwdriver and remember to use the shop towel so you don't scratch the paint:

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thats what im talking about...thank you...Im going to have to try that in a few minutes.


thanks guys