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    Clear instructions on HOW TO REMOVE HALF MOON cladding

    I hear removing the half moon piece can be a real beotch....
    I see the two bolts, but not sure what the "clips" are that Tone referred to in thread below.

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    Really it's not too bad, you just need something flat to pry the half moon up. I used a flat head screw driver and started at the bottom, then worked my way toward an edge were I could peel the entire halfmoon off. I don't remember any clips, just the screws and tape.

    The hardest part is prying the half moon without scratching paint.

    Sorry i'm not more helpful, it's been a while since I had a half moon to remove.

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    Sue, if it is just tape then I would use some kind of stout plastic putty knife to do the prying so you don't scratch the paint.
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    Couple notes. There are two 'bolts' and 2 clips, needle nose pliers work great for the clips. If you are ever prying against body paint, make sure to use a plastic prybar (you can get them everywhere), and wrap it once in a rag.
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