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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Hey guys,

Does anyone know how to take off the window trim? Its the part that every 1st gen owner has which is defective and sticks out or makes wind noise.

thanks alot!
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Old May 7, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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ha, your having trouble taking it off? i'm having trouble keeping it in place.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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I tested this procedure and it works. Don't break the plastic tabs when removing them. I suggest you get some picture-hanging wire and loop it behind the clip so you can pull with even pressure.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-1st-gen-1993-1997/80197-window-trim.html
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Thanks alot for the links!
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Old May 16, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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WHo here would like to replace their window trim with a new one? I found a place that charges half of the price of lexus.
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Old May 16, 2006 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by LexAristo
WHo here would like to replace their window trim with a new one? I found a place that charges half of the price of lexus.
Say what now? Tell us this magic place, I bet its in Cali and out of reach for me..not that my window trim is messed up
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Old May 16, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LexAristo
WHo here would like to replace their window trim with a new one? I found a place that charges half of the price of lexus.
Tell us more details!!

I got thursday and friday off, i'm gonna dig into to the trim and see if i can rig somn up
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Old May 17, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by LexAristo
WHo here would like to replace their window trim with a new one? I found a place that charges half of the price of lexus.
Right here buddy, but I need a right and a left
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Old May 17, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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HERE Need both sides 2
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Old May 17, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by LexAristo
WHo here would like to replace their window trim with a new one? I found a place that charges half of the price of lexus.

How much is half ?.. I maybe interested.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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I will keep you guys posted and then I will PM you.
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