So I heard my alarm go off last night and wake up to my passenger window being shattered. Called my insurance company and had my window replaced this morning free of cost since I have glass coverage. After they installed my window, the installer notified me about the damage those little fawks did to my outer/lower window trim. Turns out since I have window visors that you can't actually take off without rolling down the windows (weathertech), those bastards decided it was a good idea to try to flex the door to get to the lock from the inside of the door instead of from the top of the window. Jeez...I feel too old to be going through this all over again! Sorry I just needed to vent and show you guys the damage these morons did. I guess I'm gonna pay out of pocket to have my trims replaced by a body shop now...

 

thats ***** man. Cant get the trim replaced through insurance too?

 

If you buy the trims online, they're very easy to replace by yourself. I did mine a while ago; I'd have to brush up on the process but remember it being quite simple. One or two screws on each piece along with a number of press-on clips; front doors go easier if you pop the mirrors off too (easy; pop the inner trim triangles off, remove three bolts and a connector, and voila).

Now, replacing the inner felt on the other side of the glass? That's fun. Door panel has to come off, and some delicacy is required in handling the tabs that need to be folded over in order to keep the felt in place...

Still sorry to hear this happened...

-Evan

 

Not trying to rustle jimmies, but you heard the alarm go off but didn't get out there? Man, those little ***** would be hurting! Idgaf I'd jump straight through the window from my bed.

 

Dosent look that bad . Just roll the windows down and try to straighten it. Than just spray some plasti dip over it and call it a day. Its a $5 fix ...Btw did they take anything ?

 

I did run out there with my Mossberg 702 tactical, but of course they were gone by then. Those little fawks must have been quick to take off when my alarm went off. All I found was broken a broken window and I didn't even see the trim messed up like how it is until after the window repairman pointed it out to me.

etmccaus I heard you have to peel off the weather stripping in order to get to the trims though correct? If it's pretty easy I wouldn't mind doing it...when it gets warmer that is.

 

No, it's all a one-piece assembly. Outer stripping comes off when you remove the trim; new trim piece will have new outer stripping (and new black rubberized coating over the silver areas you presently have).

It is truly a simple process -- 1-2 screws for each bit, and some gentle rocking with a plastic pry tool, like those available at Harbor Freight or an auto supply store. No more than 15 minutes to tackle the back pair. Fronts take a little longer, but that's only because you first have to remove the exterior mirror.

If you want photos/ write-up, I can give you that later this week.

-Evan

 

Damn man, sorry to hear! It sucks anytime something like this happens, just more work for hard working people....

 

Yes PLEASE!! I would definitely appreciate it if you could. Also could you point me into the direction as to where to buy it online? I guess I'm going to get all 4 if I'm going to be doing it myself.

 

Here goes. Apologies for the photos/ MSPaint-like editing on these, but wanted to get these done ASAP.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
-Trims
-Medium-sized Phillips screwdriver
-***PLASTIC*** pry tool. Cannot emphasize this needs to be PLASTIC. I had this cheapie Harbor Freight set handy, but you may be able to find them at other auto parts stores.


REAR TRIMS

STEP 1: Roll down the windows where you're going to be replacing the trim.



STEP 2: Remove the securement screw located in the leading inside edge of the rear door.



STEP 3: Take your pry tool, and slip one end of it between the outer weatherstripping (which is integrated into these trims) and the window glass itself. Pry the trim up and away (in towards the car). You'll feel the clips lightly give way. Work your way along the length of the trim until all three clips are loose. You may need to move your pry tool to the outside of the door, and pry slightly beneath the trim to pry up the corner beneath the rear quarter window.

STEP 4 (OPTIONAL): If you're OCD like me, take a moment to CLEAN the surfaces obscured by the trim. It gets pretty dirty, and chances are you're not getting back in here anytime soon.



STEP 5: Take your new trim piece, and position it on the door. Notched edge goes towards the front of the car (provides clearance for the pillar garnish). You want to make sure the rearmost edge lines up snug with the chamfered edge on the trim piece used beneath the quarter window. Doing so should allow the leading edge to be perfectly aligned with the door.

Once you have your new trim aligned, just lightly pop it in place. You won't need a hammer or brute force, just a moderate tapping along its entire length.

STEP 6: Put the securement screw back in. You're done! Takes 3-5 minutes, tops.


FRONT DOORS



STEP 1: Remove the securement screw. You'll find this on the trailing inside edge of the door, but at the same height as the rear doors' securement screws.



STEP 2: It's far easier to do this with the mirror removed. Fortunately, that's easy. Take a pry tool and lightly pry the inner trim corner covers off. There are but two clips. If you have the OEM tweeter kit, disconnect that connector. Disconnect the mirror harness connector, and remove the three bolts that hold the mirror assembly to the body. I take the lower two off first before doing the top. Make sure you hold onto that mirror as you remove the third; you don't want to drop the entire thing.

STEP 3: Time to remove the window trim. Insert your pry tool between the outer weatherstrip and the window glass, as you did in step 3 for the rear doors. Work your way along the length of the trim until you can pull it away from the door panel.

STEP 4: Install your new window trim. Make sure its rearmost edge is properly lined up properly. Use the securement screw hole as a guide, if needed. Pop it on the same way you did the rear trims.

STEP 5: Re-install the trim securement screw.

STEP 6: Re-install the mirror. Make sure it's aligned properly before torquing down. Re-connect the mirror harness and/or tweeter harness, and pop the cover back on.

That's it. You're done! Mirrors are the only thing that complicate the front door job, but they're not that hard.

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As for buying the trims? That's a bit tricky. You can find some non-OEM replacements, but it's odd -- you'll be able to find a right rear, but not a left rear. Right now, I can only find right rears on eBay.

I ended up buying OEM, which is pricier but far more consistently available. I bought through Honda of Lisle (hondapartssales.com), which has each at about $48 plus shipping.

Part numbers:

DS FRONT: 72450-S10-003
PS FRONT: 72410-S10-003
DS REAR: 72950-S10-003
PS REAR: 72910-S10-003

NOTE! Honda does not refer to these parts as windowstripping, weatherstripping, or even trim -- you'll find these referred to as "MOLDING ASSY." and grouped with other body molding parts.

Hope this helps!

-Evan

 

OMG!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!! This helps me a great deal!!!