Going to start installing all the metal trim pieces that finish the Door and Window opening, (mostly at the head). The parts and intallation manuals do not get into any of the details. Lots of pieces too many screws. I have also noticed some whitish grey material that looks like a seal or caulk. Do I need to put that back? Any assistance, guide, instruction or trick are really appreciated. Just want to get it right.
Door and Window Opening Trim
- Thread starter kys911t
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nimble_n_quick
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I don’t have a “procedure” to recommend for reassembly, but I did document how my coupe came apart. Hopefully the following pictures will help:
Rivets connecting the front visor trim and headliner:
Jamb, showing the door seal with felt insert:
Jamb, showing door seal and trim joint fitment:
Under-seal trim (held on by screws, front):
Under-seal trim (held on by screws, rear):
P.S. There is a grey silicone-like gasket material (possibly seam sealer or caulk?) that holds the trim to the jamb. I plan to use a similar compound during my reassembly.
Rivets connecting the front visor trim and headliner:
Jamb, showing the door seal with felt insert:
Jamb, showing door seal and trim joint fitment:
Under-seal trim (held on by screws, front):
Under-seal trim (held on by screws, rear):
P.S. There is a grey silicone-like gasket material (possibly seam sealer or caulk?) that holds the trim to the jamb. I plan to use a similar compound during my reassembly.
Don't forget the ends of the (no doubt) very fragile dashboard (the top piece) fit into indents in the trim pieces that hold the headliner in place....
Windshield trim photos
nimble_n_quick,
Unfortuneately, I didn't spend much time documenting the disassemby of my coupe.
Do you have any pics of the windshield trim (rubber and chrome) in various stages of disassembly??
They would be very helpful as I attempt to install my new windshield.
Thanks
nimble_n_quick,
Unfortuneately, I didn't spend much time documenting the disassemby of my coupe.
Do you have any pics of the windshield trim (rubber and chrome) in various stages of disassembly??
They would be very helpful as I attempt to install my new windshield.
Thanks
Resurrecting this thread as I don't see a specific answer to the question. With regards to the first layer of window trim which is screwed to the body around the window opening, is it appropriate to put some sort of caulk or sealant on prior to assembly? Mine had varying amounts of butyl rubber tape. It seems smart to use something, just interested if there is a "proper" method. Thanks!
I use 3M Strip Caulk
Thanks Chris!