Removing Chrome Strip Around Trunk Well Lining
Short answer: The chrome strip around the trunk-well lining is held by Phillips screws plus retaining clips, over a strip of putty/sealer. Remove the screws (mostly on the seat-back side, plus one facing up at each end), then start at one end and gently wiggle the strip loose — the putty under it grips hard, so soak the whole length with penetrant (RP7/WD-40) and take your time.
Reassembly: There’s no rubber — just a black, putty-like sealer that sits in the channel behind the lip, wrapping over and slightly under toward the trunk to seal out moisture. Lay down fresh putty (~3 mm thick), clip the mounting clips onto the trim (evenly spaced, one near each end but clear of the end screws), then mount the trim from one side to the center and around to the other. The two halves meet in the center.
Any proposed updates, changes, pictures, and/or corrections, please use our comment section below (may need to click on permalink to access comments feature). Information is subject to change and offered as is without any warranties or guarantees. Please review our Term's Of Use for more information.
Content last modified: June 13, 2026 at 10:06 am
← Frequently Asked Questions
