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Rhino · 03-06-2003, 02:08 PM

how do you get the chrome trim off from under the back window?

tom hand · 03-06-2003, 02:15 PM

You have to pry it off the little plastic clips that hold it. I used a sharpened popcicle stick

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-06-2003, 02:22 PM

I think that you are refering to the thin chrome which is a paint divider. The chrome snaps onto plastic clips and it can be difficult to remove. This is the way I take the chrome off. Spray a penetrant onto the chrome at the top to get some onto the clips.
On the outside, (by the doors), with your fingers, press down on the chrome at the top and pull at the bottom twisting upward.
Usually it will pop off without using a screw driver, (I like to avoid using a screw driver as you can damage the chrome). With the outside released from the chrome you can slide the long part out
toward you one side at a time. Do the same on both sides. Watch the connector because it may drop off and you don't want to lose it.

Good luck!

Jim

03-06-2003, 02:08 PM	#1
Rhino Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 108	trim how do you get the chrome trim off from under the back window? __________________ 1968 C20 long bed http://home.earthlink.net/~yup00

03-06-2003, 02:15 PM	#2
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	You have to pry it off the little plastic clips that hold it. I used a sharpened popcicle stick __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

03-06-2003, 02:22 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I think that you are refering to the thin chrome which is a paint divider. The chrome snaps onto plastic clips and it can be difficult to remove. This is the way I take the chrome off. Spray a penetrant onto the chrome at the top to get some onto the clips. On the outside, (by the doors), with your fingers, press down on the chrome at the top and pull at the bottom twisting upward. Usually it will pop off without using a screw driver, (I like to avoid using a screw driver as you can damage the chrome). With the outside released from the chrome you can slide the long part out toward you one side at a time. Do the same on both sides. Watch the connector because it may drop off and you don't want to lose it. Good luck! Jim



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