I’m not sure we are talking about the same thing. This is not the window wiper in the sill, but the trim piece underneath that. Nevada says it clips on but I would have thought it just glues on. Can’t tell either if it is actual chrome imbedded in the rubber or plastic. In either case, as they say if it offends thee, cut it off. Take an exacto knife and just carefully trim off the loose rubber and throw the 3M tape away. That’s for wrapping Christmas presents not car trim. Or just swing by the friendly body shop and let them do it. The car is 15 years old so it’s not going to be perfect.