I have a ding in the rear upper window trim next to a dent on the roof on top. I have ordered the replacement part. Hoping someone here knows how to remove it. I had the dent in the roof PDR'd and it looks okay now. The PDR guy said to have a body shop do it - I'm leery of this option because it will be a labor cost. I know it takes 5 minutes but they will charge me at least an hour (or two).

 

It's attached with bonding tape or clips on.... Maybe go into a NAPA store and talk to someone.

 

I guess I'll know when the part comes in. I suspect it might just be tape, but there could be a clip somewhere. I'll report back.

 

That sounds good... take your time with it.

 

I am hoping folks that did the F-Sport trim conversion can chime in. This is what the part looks like. I read somewhere that Lexus usually uses pop-rivets on those holes to secure to the frame. I'll check a local auto body who might do it for me. Otherwise, this is unknown territory and I'd have to get a pop-rivet tool on Amazon.

 

I followed this procedure for a later model Camry. I got the Toyota spec pop-rivets on Amazon - there are links in the video description. I got a cheap pop riveter ~ $20. The trim was $60 75764-F6010 (the trim shown in the video is different of course but basically the same design ). I used a 7/64 drill bit. Watch that lower trim, I nicked mine in one spot, the bit drops right thru when it gets thru the rivet. Suggest using masking tape to avoid scratches until you're finished.

Install procedure variance - you need to start at the rearward end to tuck in the trim before you do the front-facing end, otherwise it won't tuck in after you snap the front in.