GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the right instrument panel (IP) end cap. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

    2. Object Number: 259106 Size: SH
  2. Remove the center trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the front sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Disengage the front of the rear sill plate to allow for weatherstrip removal. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the weatherstrip (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 259106 Size: SH
  1. Line up the locating mark. Start at the upper corner of the B-pillar.

    2. Important: 

       • The single red line on the weatherstrip is for the right side of the vehicle.
       • The double red line on the weatherstrip is for the left side of the vehicle.

  2. Push the weatherstrip (1) onto the pinchweld. Work downward from the corner and continue around the entire opening.
  3. Ensure that the weatherstrip (1) is seated around the entire opening.
  4. Install the rear sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Install the front sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Install the center trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the right instrument panel (IP) end cap. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.