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I've searched everywhere for the 4 Window Belt Trim Moulding strips that sit on the the outside of the windows to prevent water from getting into the door. Maybe I have the wrong name for these ellusive parts?

I've seen them called Belt Trim Moulding, Belt Trim Molding, Sealing Strips.

I'm also wondering if these strips are the same strips that are used on the Matrix? If so, maybe you can order the Matrix part numbers.

The one's I have found online for the Vibe are discontinued.

Any leads to get these is greatly appreciated.

For the 2009-10 model Vibe, here are the following Toyota part numbers for the REAR:

Molding Assy, Rear Door Belt, RH
75730-02170
Molding Assy, Rear Door Belt, RH


Molding Assy, Rear Door Belt, LH
Molding Assy, Rear Door Belt, LH
75740-02170

I checked and it appeared to me that the 03-08 Vibe and 03-08 Matrix use the same window belt molding strip.

For example, this would be right front: Belt Molding - Toyota (75710-01031) 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix - 757100103
Of course, each door location will have a different part #.

I will note for others that on the two rear doors that I was working on, in addition to a small clip on the molding near the rear, there is a single metal tab on the door that holds the molding secure. This tab is about 1/4" wide and is about 9 or 10 inches back from the forward edge of the molding strip.

If you just release the front or forward edge of the molding, and then try to lift or twist it out, it is unlikely to come up without bending or damaging the molding because that tab is holding it down! I guess this is no big deal if you are removing and tossing the old strip. However, if you are thinking about trying to refresh and replacing that old strip back on the door, then you would want to have the window all the way down so that you can use your fingers to grasp the back side and twist or roll it up and out - especially in that area of the metal tab. As you twist or roll the molding strip, it enables the bottom part to clear that tab. Wear gloves for better grip. I found if the window is up, it was extremely difficult to be able to release the old strip without bending it.

If you are installing a new belt molding strip, then it's going to be much, MUCH easier because you don't care how much you bend the old one. Once it's out, clean the area of all the dirt and the new one should snap in pretty easy.