Do not remove the aluminum trim! as bill said everytime it is removed and reinstalled the chances of bending/deforming increase; it does not have to be removed from the gasket to remove the gasket/windsheild in one piece. I prefer the "hundred screwdriver" method to remove the unit complete. First you need a "hook" tool, I make one with a #2 philips screwdriver, with a grinder round the tip of the screwdriver and clean it up with a wire wheel, bend the screwdriver with about a 30 degree angle on the end (use a vise) Now use this tool and slowly work between the body and the gasket to remove any sealant and to make sure the gasket is not fused to the body, you want to do this on the outside then the inside. Now gather 15 - 20 scrwdrivers. One at time insert and leave in place the screwdriver between the body and the edge of the gasket along the top edge from the inside of the car through to the outside starting at one end of the windsheild (horizontal) every four to five inches along this top edge repeat and insert another screwdriver till you get to the other top end/edge of the winshield. At this point the winsheild and gasket will be seperating from the body along the top edge and sides, use the hook tool along the inside sides to help and with a small push (two persons, doors open, one on each side) the windsheild will pop out, flat hand, even pressure, reinstall using the rope method