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  1. MCS02

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    #2 MCS02, Jun 26, 2017
    Sorry I'm no help but here's a bump. Some one here can help.
     
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    #3 cooperjet, Jun 27, 2017
    I haven't done mine yet but I believe you can reuse the screws. I would think they wouldn't be that expensive but the prices they want for the trim these days is just batshit crazy so who knows. Make sure you take your time and be careful with the brake light. It sounds like they can be fragile.
     
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    #4 Goldsmithy, Jun 27, 2017
    I did mine and re-used all the screws. AND, I didn't screw anything up, which is not the norm for me. That should show you how easy it is.
     
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    #5 mhourican, Jul 8, 2017
    Thanks for the post. Hubby and I will take a look at it today.
     
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    #6 mhourican, Jul 8, 2017
    We did it!

    We did it. We replaced the convertible top rear trim. The trim is held in place by 8 torx (star shaped) head screws on the outer edges and 4 slightly longer torx head screws in the center of the left and right trim pieces.

    I did not put any silicone under the trim though. Should I have done that too?

    It looks good.
     
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    #7 mhourican, Jul 8, 2017
    I did not have to replace the screws. FYI, there are 12 total torx head screws. The four nearest to the license plate are slightly longer than the ones on the outer edges.