[Z06] Rear window trim
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Heel & Toe
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Rear window trim
On my 04 Z, the black trim strip around the rear window is slightly raised in a couple of places. I'm guessing that the window is glued in place or held in by a rubber gasket, and the trim strip is nothing more than a cosmetic piece to hide the edge of the window. Is this indeed the case? Should I remove it and try to replace it in an attempt to get it flush all the way around? Is it easy to do so, or should I just leave it alone? I saw a post by Bill Dearborn in which he said it is attached using xmas trees. I hate those things, since they are a pain to keep intact, and I don't want to make things worse by pulling them out and breaking them. If someone is familiar with this item, I'd love some feedback.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: crestview fl
The same thing happened on my Z16 at the bottom center. It was pulling free. I brought it back to dealership. They had a mindow company come by and reseal the black rubber trim inplace. Looks like new.
mike
mike
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Heel & Toe
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Mine is at the bottom in two places. I'm amazed that it had to be resealed by a window place. You'd think the dealer could have done that themselves. I also figured it was pushed into place, but now it sounds likes it is held in using a sealer/adhesive. I'll have to check with one of the window companies around here. Thanks for the info 
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Ft. Lauderdale FL
My '03 has the same problem. When I bought the car a few months ago, I had the service history pulled and it indicated the rear defroster grid had been worked on. I guess the rear window was removed and I attribute the "loose" trim to a poor re-install. At some point, I may try to have it re-done so it's more flush. It's only in a few places and just a minor annoyance 
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Heel & Toe
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Yep, if it's only a trim strip, then it isn't a big deal. However, if it helps seal the window, then obviously it has to be dealt with. I'm guessing it really is cosmetic, but I can't be sure. I've rinsed my car off with a hose a couple of times and it's been in the rain a few times, with no leaks. The only effect I saw was that if you pressed on the raised part, you would get a drop of water squeezing out. I don't think it's a problem, but I do want to take care of it. I can take it to the dealer under warranty, but I'd rather do it myself. I never trust anyone to work on my cars unless I have to. 
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Keith
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Keith
