How difficult would this be?

[lucifer572]

'86 Carerra Coupé
Looking to replace this trim/seal located between the frontquarter panel and body. How difficult is this. Is it likely too many things would break and cause body/paint damage that it wouldn't be worth it?

[JT912]

Not too difficult. There are a few fasteners that you can loosen/revive to free it up. The fender does not need to come completely off to remove/replace.

[wrxnofx]

Not difficult.

Loosen the back two bolts for the fender, pull out the old one, push the new one into the gap, retighten.

Nothing to break, no paint to get damaged.

Here is a thread:
Any Advice on Removing Piping Between Front Fender and Panel Below Windshield?

[john walker's workshop]

Really not that simple. You also need to loosen several fasteners along the fender, then carefully wedge a taped up screwdriver between fender and tub just ahead of the cowl to spread the gap to get it out. Taped to keep from chipping the paint. The new one has a long flap that tends to not want to go all the way in, so trimming it shorter helps a lot.

[mrm930]

I have done it several times. Not that hard as long as you are patient. BTW - you need a paint correction on that one.

Good Luck

[group911@aol.co]

Silicone seal lube helps to get it in. Work on the paint while the seal is out for better results.

[timchar]

Mine were unfortunately spot welded on, complicated things a bit...You know these cars, nothing's easy.....Tim

[subdewd]

I was told never use silcone anywhere near painted surfaces in case of the need to paint in the future. Perhaps an old wives tale?