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Date:         Tue, 9 Jun 1998 17:54:02 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <rubatoguy@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <rubatoguy@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
Comments: To: Lawrence Johnson <ljohnson@HALHINET.ON.CA>, vanagon@vanagon.com
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I was told that you can not install the trim without removing the window. e.g. the trim is installed in the seal, and THEN the window is installed.

Which is why I just bought new window seals without trim and installed them.

Todd Last

I'd love to hear if anyone got this to work without removing the window.

Lawrence Johnson wrote:

> A question for those who have been there: > > I bought new (WCM) front window plastic trim from Ron Salmon when we > were en route to Manassas. The old trim came out easily and the rubber > seal cleaned up with no fuss. I applied liquid dish soap to the slot in > the rubber trim as a lubricant and then tried to insert the new plastic > window trim. It was very difficult but I succeeded in working in about > one foot length. This was obviously the wrong way and I'd probably > damage the new trim before I swore my way all round the window. > > Before I bust something, what is the correct way to install this shinny > silver colored plastic trim into the slot of the rubber window seal? > > Larry Johnson > '86 Syncro Westfalia


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