I am getting ready to replace the window belt bolding on my 2009 TL AWD. I have searched the site and internet without success. I would appreciate any tips or diy info that anyone who has done this could provide. Thank You.

 

belt molding?????
whats that?

 

aka "exterior window weatherstripping"

 

probably would have to inspect the inside of the door, to see if and screws or clips are holding the weatherstripping down

 

The molding does have clips. I'm hoping that there is a way to safely remove the molding without having to remove the inner door panel.

 

unless you want to break those clips, the only way to get to them is from the inner door panel

 

Thanks.

 

Is it possible to remove the vinyl/rubber tape on the Window Belt and replace it? Mine has disintegrated, but the chrome piece itself is fine. If so where can you get the replacement tape?

 

The door Belt Moldings (4) are the horizontal window molding about waist height, hence the name Belt molding.

This molding is not service able because parts are not available except for the retainer clips. Just replace as a whole unit.

Front one is held on by the mirror, clips, and a screw at the rear. Clips are included with the new molding.

​​​​​​Front Door

To remove the molding you need to remove the door panel, mirror, and a screw at the rear in the door jam. Row the window all the way down. Grasp the molding firmly if possible and pull up to break the molding free from the car. The molding clips may or may not break but you need to over power the clips in order to free the molding.

Rear door

Same as the front door but 2 screws on the ends instead of 1 screw and minus the mirror.

To install the molding simply line up the clips with the slots in the door and push down until it snaps in, fasten the ends with screw(s), and mirror (front door).

 

Thanks for the response. Would be nice if they sold the tape/stripping for a $5-10 fix vs $100. Classic car manufacturers trying to get every additional $.