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John,
Start pulling the rub rail out from the starboard side stern. Remove the aluminum fixture that hides the ends. Just pull and it comes right out. you will see the navigation wires as you pass the cabin and as you pass the starboard navigation light. Continue to the port side around the bow and leave the rub rail in place once you have access to the lamp. Have a long 2x stick of lumber handy to lean on the rub rail so it stays in place. The weight of the rubber might continue the removal hands free.

I just used my fingers/hands and popped it back in place. Some fellows recommend dish soap solutions on the rubber channel but I did not need it. Do have a rubber mallet handy to help set the rubber deep and flush on the track. Actually quite easy. Installing the track another matter. Tough little project. Try to do the install on a hot day when the rubber is warm.
Garris