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How difficult is it to replace this piece of broken window molding (trim)

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Hello,

I recently had an accident and am looking to replace this piece. I ordered the trim from the dealer. I am very mechanically savvy and have lots of tools, however I don't have an FSM for this Sienna (2013 XLE). I did some searching and some other members had referenced a screw that holds this piece in.

Can someone tell from a high level how I would go about replacing this?

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Looks easy:
REMOVAL

HINT:
• Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
• The procedure described below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME REAR MOULDING

(a) Using an infrared light, heat the rear door window frame rear moulding.

Heating Temperature, Vehicle Body: 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

CAUTION: Do not burn yourself on the hot body panel or with the infrared light.

NOTICE:
• Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.
• Remove any tape remaining on the rear door panel.

(b) Pull out the rear door window frame rear moulding with the door closed, and then remove the rear door window frame rear moulding while peeling off the double-sided tape.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME REAR MOULDING

(a) Clean the attachment surface.

(1) Using an infrared light, heat the adhesive remaining on the body.

Heating Temperature, Vehicle Body, 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

CAUTION: Do not burn yourself on the hot body panel or with the infrared light.

NOTICE: Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

(2) Using a piece of cloth, rub the remaining adhesive off the body.

(3) Using a non-residue solvent, clean the attachment surface.

(b) Remove the double-sided tape backing of the rear door window frame rear moulding.

(c) Engage the 3 clips and install a new rear door window frame rear moulding.

NOTICE: Thoroughly press the rear door window frame rear moulding to ensure that it adheres.
Narboza:

Thank you for posting that. Very helpful. Was this obtained from the FSM?

I have a heat gun and an IR thermo, can probably use that and just watch the temps. I've removed emblems and other things before with heat.
It's from the Repair Manual.
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