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How do I remove these trim pieces?

2.5K views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  Morticia  
#1 ·
I want to remove these wood pieces from each door to vinyl wrap but I can't figure out how to get them off. I've pried with my plastic trim tools and they won't budge and I feel like they are going break. I can see clips behind them but they aren't moving when I pry so I don't know if there are screws that I can't see or something.
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#2 ·
I had the same "wood" on my '19, never liked it since day 1, but never got around to changing it. My '23 has the dark stuff, much better, acceptable.
 
#4 ·
So I finally figured it out. There are 3 screws and 3 clips holding each one in place. I had to take the 2 screws out of the pull handle area and then pry the entire window switch assembly along with the wood grain trim straight up. From there I was just barely able to get a small 90 degree ratcheting screwdriver under it to get the 3 T20 screws out. Once those screws are out you pry the wood trim straight out towards you/away from the door. It's a pain but it's not to hard once you know how to do it. I plasti dipped the woodgrain trim black and it looks a lot better than the wood.

I did take the entire front passenger door panel off in order to figure this out and I must have broken some clips because it will not go back on flush at the top corner and theirs a big gap between the glass and the window sweep. I ran out of time so it's going to have to stay like that until I get a chance to mess with it again.
 
#7 ·
So I finally figured it out. There are 3 screws and 3 clips holding each one in place. I had to take the 2 screws out of the pull handle area and then pry the entire window switch assembly along with the wood grain trim straight up. From there I was just barely able to get a small 90 degree ratcheting screwdriver under it to get the 3 T20 screws out. Once those screws are out you pry the wood trim straight out towards you/away from the door. It's a pain but it's not to hard once you know how to do it. I plasti dipped the woodgrain trim black and it looks a lot better than the wood.

I did take the entire front passenger door panel off in order to figure this out and I must have broken some clips because it will not go back on flush at the top corner and theirs a big gap between the glass and the window sweep. I ran out of time so it's going to have to stay like that until I get a chance to mess with it again.
Looks like you figured it out, but for others who may run into this I assume these are where the 3 torx screws are located.
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