Exterior trim piece, removal

[ptmares]

Hey guys,
How do you remove the trim piece above the rear hatch's door handle? I was thinking of repainting it.

 

[Stoned06]

If it's like the 2nd gens, you have to remove the inner hatch panel to get to the screws holding it on.

 

[RockyF150]

Stoned06, that was my thoughts as well.

ptmares, I have the same plan as you only I'm planning on wrapping mine in vinyl. I had thought about using plasti dip just to see if I'd like the look. Haven't had the weather to do anything.

 

[ptmares]

Thanks for the help guys. I will let you know what I end up doing as far as color, or product choice.

 

[Stoned06]

Whatever you do, DO NOT rip the vapor barrier or you will get water leaking into the vehicle. If you slowly/carefully peel it away from the adhesive, it will re-stick to it when you put it back on.

 

[ptmares]

Good looking out. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[ELVATO]

Whatever you do, DO NOT rip the vapor barrier or you will get water leaking into the vehicle. If you slowly/carefully peel it away from the adhesive, it will re-stick to it when you put it back on.

I'm surprised that flimsy lookin thing does anything at all haha