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  • FasterSoonerNow
    Member
    • Jan 2013
    • 66

    #1

    Chrome window trim keeps popping out

    So the chrome trim around my front passenger window keeps popping out where it meets the side view mirror. I'm sure I could use adhesive and call it a day, but would really like to do it the right way since one day I may want to remove it. It seems like there maybe be some chipped plastic on the track where the trim is inserted, so I am thinking I would have the replace that as well. Any suggestions?
  • rav320uk
    E30 Fanatic
    • Jun 2004
    • 1337

    #2
    Take the trim off, and you'll see the clips underneath, see if you can prise it out carefully, and pinch it.
    If you can't, you'll end up losing the lot on the freeway at speed.
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    • bmwstephen
      R3VLimited
      • May 2009
      • 2463

      #3
      ^ that or it is mounted slightly off so the clips are not biting down on the sweet spot. The trim is extremely sensitive to the curvature of the pinch weld. Try removing the trim and sliding it up or back a few mm and popping it in.

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      • FasterSoonerNow
        Member
        • Jan 2013
        • 66

        #4
        Originally posted by rav320uk
        Take the trim off, and you'll see the clips underneath, see if you can prise it out carefully, and pinch it.
        If you can't, you'll end up losing the lot on the freeway at speed.
        You think it's necessary to remove the moulding? After some research I'm thinking that I might be missing the clamp, part #13 in the image below.

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        • rav320uk
          E30 Fanatic
          • Jun 2004
          • 1337

          #5
          It will in order to put the clamp inplace
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          • bmwstephen
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            • May 2009
            • 2463

            #6
            number 13 is within the number 4

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            • FasterSoonerNow
              Member
              • Jan 2013
              • 66

              #7
              Thanks for the help! I purchased number 15 as well, figure I should replace all the clamps while I have it off.

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