Windshield moldings -how to???

[diverdaveman]

How the heck to you get the lower piece (windshield molding) back in. I've got the glass in and have replaced the molding clips, BUT, I can't seem to get the lower molding bent down enough to clip under the clips.

Anyone? Please help!

Thanks,
Dave

 

[thehueypilot]

Are you sure you got the correct clips? Do you still have an old one left to compare it to? If it does not snap in with a slap of your hand they are probally the wrong ones.

 

[diverdaveman]

Yeah they look like the same clips. The clips came with each piece. I have compared it to the original one and it looks the same. The only difference I could see was the original looked a little more like the contour of the windsield.

Should the clips be all the way in (where they should be) or should I pull them out a little and let the bottom lip of the molding get a grip and then push them in?

Thanks,
David

 

[thehueypilot]

If I remember correctly they should snap onto the little "T" stud and the top of the clip should be close to even or sticking up a little (1/16") with the body. I don't think you can install them backwards. The rear has two different sizes, are you sure you did not mix the front and rear up?

 

[diverdaveman]

Yeah, I got the right one. I screwed up the first one so I have to order a new one. Oh well. Try! Try! Cry! again.

I'll let you know how the next one goes...

Thanks,