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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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Easy way to replace outer belt molding?(Rubber strip by window)

I just got new outer belt moldings from Classic industries, and I'm having a hard time getting to the screw closest to the front. I need to move the triangular piece by unbolting two 10 mm bolts. There's lots of rust there, so it's annoying. Even when I get those bolts out, I have to pry it out of the way. Anyone know of a eaiser way to do this?
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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i did mine when i had my car painted. i had the mirrors off alltho u may be able to leave em on. the triangle has to be slid out of the way. theres no way around it. for all the other screws i loosened up the window stops on the top of the door so i could pull the window outa the way then just screwed em all in. let me kno if this helps or if you need more info.
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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Loosening the window stops sounds like a good idea. I just picked up a longer 10 mm wrench, so removing the passenger side should be eaiser. I just said screw it for the night, and pulled the car into the garage.

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