I was told that you can not install the trim without removing the window.
e.g. the trim is installed in the seal, and THEN the window is installed.

Which is why I just bought new window seals without trim and installed
them.

Todd Last

I'd love to hear if anyone got this to work without removing the window.

Lawrence Johnson wrote:

> A question for those who have been there:
>
> I bought new (WCM) front window plastic trim from Ron Salmon when we
> were en route to Manassas. The old trim came out easily and the rubber
> seal cleaned up with no fuss. I applied liquid dish soap to the slot in
> the rubber trim as a lubricant and then tried to insert the new plastic
> window trim. It was very difficult but I succeeded in working in about
> one foot length. This was obviously the wrong way and I'd probably
> damage the new trim before I swore my way all round the window.
>
> Before I bust something, what is the correct way to install this shinny
> silver colored plastic trim into the slot of the rubber window seal?
>
> Larry Johnson
> '86 Syncro Westfalia