1st Gen R53 Cooper S How to remove roof trim and top windshield trim?

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    #1 jerryb2005mcs, Feb 27, 2014
    Hi there! I'm trying to figure out how to remove the trim around the roof of a non sunroof R53. Without distroying the trim in the process or damaging the roof itself. Is that possible?

    Doesn't look like they're screwed in and I don't see any tabs. So it must me glued down.

    Has anyone taken these off or had to replace theirs?

    Here are the parts I'm asking about ( pictures from RealOEM.com)

    Part number 10 here:
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    Part number number 1 here:
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    Thanks!
     
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    #2 Dave.0, Feb 27, 2014
    Ahhh yes the sides are screwed down but very easy to remove. Pull back the rubber door seal at the top and you will see the 4-5 screws. After you take them out it pulls right off just like the back one.

    For the windshield one, you can not take it off it is sealed with the windshield. I know because I have mine replaced and they guy brought a new one with him.
     
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    #3 jerryb2005mcs, Feb 27, 2014
    Thanks Dave.
    Checking that out now.

    Once their off I can get to making a mold.
     
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    #4 Dave.0, Feb 27, 2014
    a mold? I just got new ones at the dealership.
     
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    #5 jerryb2005mcs, Feb 27, 2014
    Not for the trip peices...for the roof panel. Going to be replacing it.
     
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    #6 Dave.0, Feb 27, 2014
    Ahhh I see. Are you making a CF one?
     
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    #7 jerryb2005mcs, Feb 27, 2014
    That's the plan.
    I'm finishing up on the hood right now.
     
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    #8 MCS02, Feb 27, 2014
    pictures please!
     
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    #9 Dave.0, Feb 27, 2014
    Did you see the screws I was talking about for the side roof moldings? Did you get the moldings off?
     
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    #10 jerryb2005mcs, Feb 27, 2014
    Yes I did Dave. Thanks!

    And MCS02 I'll post pics in my gallery if I can.
     

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