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Old Oct 26, 2024 | 09:50 PM
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How to remove this short molding, drivers side, rear (quarter panel?)
I asked a shop and they said its just double tape, but I am not convinced. I am afraid to brake it and or not being able to put it back.
2007 clk550

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Old Oct 27, 2024 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by buck turgidson
How to remove this short molding, drivers side, rear (quarter panel?)
I asked a shop and they said its just double tape, but I am not convinced. I am afraid to brake it and or not being able to put it back.
2007 clk550

Many thanks, and best of regards


molding 2007 clk550
Buck, when I have a question like yours, I go to ebay (or other sources) for some clues. Take a look at this part and you will see that there are plastic push clips holding it in place. Normally destroyed during removal and overpriced at the dealer, but so be it. I'm sure the body shop DOES use double tape, but that doesn't make it correct :-)
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/14598440396...Bk9SR86StfjZZA

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Old Oct 27, 2024 | 05:42 PM
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Thank you Sir, very much. May the best looking girl give you (a smile?).

As depicted on the pic you linked, it has 4 clips (as I was feeling, despite body shop expertise advice).
But 3 clips are the same, and one is different. I was able to order 3 rear one for $25, but for the front clip it takes visit to dealership.

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Old Oct 27, 2024 | 05:45 PM
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PS.

I've been to one world's fair, a picnic and a rodeo and that's the best thing I ever read that come over the website!!!
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Originally Posted by buck turgidson
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I've been to one world's fair, a picnic and a rodeo and that's the best thing I ever read that come over the website!!!
Shoot, you can have a pretty good weekend in Vegas (Dallas) with the money you will spend on clips.
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