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Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Rocko9999, Oct 28, 2024.

  1. Oct 28, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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    Rocko9999

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    Anyone have a trick for removing these moldings without snapping all the clips off? Already broke 1.

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  2. Oct 28, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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    Thanks. I guess years of baking in the sun make these clips brittle.
     
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    Why? To see what is underneath?
     
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    I put a new window molding on and had to pull one side to get it under the piece in question. The clip snapped. I would like to remove it, epoxy the clip in place and reinstall if possible.

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    You can buy that clip for about 40 cents at a dealer. They are used all over the car to hold panels in place as well as the door rockers. I’ve broken a few removing the interior of the car and they are simple and cheap to replace.
     
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    Where the blue clip mounts to this piece is broken off.
     
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    You mean the black trim piece is the piece that broke? That's wild - those clips are pretty flimsy. I bet a new trim piece isn't too expensive either, especially if you order online from a dealer.
     
  9. Oct 30, 2024 at 9:51 AM
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    Correct-the area circled in red(pic is from ebay item) is snapped off. I might just buy a new piece and not worry about the rest breaking when I remove it.

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  10. Oct 30, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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    Well that sucks. Sorry to hear that. I guess the sun did make that piece a bit brittle over time. You could just epoxy that clip in there, if there is enough left of the slot to do that.

    Of course, ordering a new piece would solve any other clips breaking.
     
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