Toyota Van 1984 windshield trim???

[Fijiland]

Hello you guys. I would like to pull out the exterior windshield trim to restore it. Two questions: 1) Can it be replaced with new? Does anyone do aftermarket? OR,,,,,,,,,,,,how do I get it out without breaking it? Thanks. Dave

[timsrv]

Windshield trim is NLA (No Longer Available). Nobody makes stuff like this aftermarket for our vans. With the right touch, it can be removed without breaking or tweaking. I was recently able to remove all my trim without damage & even managed to save the plastic clips. I did however purchase a new set of clips on eBay, and although the picture in this listing is not accurate, the parts that came are identical to the ones I took out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Windshield-Molding-Clips-Screws-38pc-Moulding-P-PCK-474-84-/360890653678?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AToyota%7CModel%3AVan&hash=item5406c25bee&vxp=mtr

I'd give you directions on how to remove trim, but I've already forgotten :dizzy:. Just be careful and limit the force applied. Get the corner pieces 1st, then attempt to lift, push, twist, and/or slide until something moves or unsnaps. If I remember right, the bottom piece slides off. The sides and the top pieces pop-off. To do this, push from the glass side towards the body metal side. Lift it up on the body side while pushing from the glass side. There's 5 or 6 clips per section. Tim