A lot of people (myself included) have simply pulled these out.

Some people have suggested that removing the trim can weaken the seal (this
article suggests this, for example:
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_10_9/weatherstripping.html)

But I'm not aware of this actually causing these problems.

-Wes

On Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 2:43 PM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi Gang!! I was wondering if the beauty ring/trim in the window seals was
> needed?? Thanks!!
>
> Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
>