How to remove door panel molding 2013-2015 (1 Viewer)

[kcjaz]

I want to remove the lower door moldings on all 4 doors. I found this good video in @brandonb4 's chrome delete thread but it is for MY 2016+. My 200 is a 2015 and the moldings are different. I do not know for sure if they are clipped on in a similar way or not. I have heard that some MYs used screws so I don't want to try prying the wrong part.



Anyone done this on 2013-2013?

Also, I am considering to just leave the moldings off but I would need to deal with filling the holes and repainting the doors. Anyone done that?

 

[kcjaz]

looks like there are some screws involved for 2013-2015

I can't tell from picture but I'm guessing that the chrome part prys out to gain access to the screws.

 

[beer]

If I recall correctly ('13 LX), the chrome piece is attached to the larger molding piece with adhesive tape and 2 or 3 screws. The larger molding piece is attached to the vehicle with clips; you can gently pry them off the vehicle as a unit. Then you can remove the chrome piece from the molding and do whatever painting, wrapping, etc. you prefer.

Removing Side Molding

Is it possible to remove the side molding from a 2013 LC200? I know that some have painted over the chrome, but I'd like to remove the plastic moldings entirely, if possible. :cheers:

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[bloc]

If I recall correctly ('13 LX), the chrome piece is attached to the larger molding piece with adhesive tape and 2 or 3 screws. The larger molding piece is attached to the vehicle with clips; you can gently pry them off the vehicle as a unit. Then you can remove the chrome piece from the molding and do whatever painting, wrapping, etc. you prefer.

This was also the case on my 13 LC.

 

[mrlittlejeans]

If I recall correctly ('13 LX), the chrome piece is attached to the larger molding piece with adhesive tape and 2 or 3 screws. The larger molding piece is attached to the vehicle with clips; you can gently pry them off the vehicle as a unit. Then you can remove the chrome piece from the molding and do whatever painting, wrapping, etc. you prefer.

Removing Side Molding

Is it possible to remove the side molding from a 2013 LC200? I know that some have painted over the chrome, but I'd like to remove the plastic moldings entirely, if possible. :cheers:

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That is the case. You can pry off the whole piece and the chrome strip has screws holding it into the larger piece.

I warpped my chrome strips and it turned out well. Mine is a 2015.

 

[kcjaz]

thanks all. just what I needed.

I really wish there were not the holes in the door panel. I like the look w/o the moldings and with sliders, I don't really need the moldings for door ding protection. I imagine getting them filled and the doors painted wouldn't be cheap professionally done.

 

[jyoung62]

If I recall correctly ('13 LX), the chrome piece is attached to the larger molding piece with adhesive tape and 2 or 3 screws. The larger molding piece is attached to the vehicle with clips; you can gently pry them off the vehicle as a unit. Then you can remove the chrome piece from the molding and do whatever painting, wrapping, etc. you prefer.

Removing Side Molding

Is it possible to remove the side molding from a 2013 LC200? I know that some have painted over the chrome, but I'd like to remove the plastic moldings entirely, if possible. :cheers:

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I pulled mine this summer and had them painted. It took time and patience to get the two sided tape residue off the back of the molding for reapplication but I was happy with the end result. Good luck!

 

[jyoung62]

I pulled mine this summer and had them painted. It took time and patience to get the two sided tape residue off the back of the molding for reapplication but I was happy with the end result. Good luck!

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[bloc]

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Looks great.. including the black grille and fog surrounds.

 

[jyoung62]

Thanks - I appreciate it!