For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Open the door.
- Remove the body lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Partially remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Pull the door opening weather-strip (1) from the flange (2).
Separating the rear carpet retainer from the front carpet retainer is not necessary.
Installation Procedure
- Position the assistance mark at the upper front corner of the door opening.
- Install the weather-strip (1) to the flange (2).
- Engage the corners of the weatherstrip to the corners of the flange.
- Firmly press the weather-strip (1) until the weather-strip is fully seated.
- Ensure the weatherstrip is engaged at the thick flange areas as well as in the corners.
- Install the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Install the body lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Close the door.
Important: 1 lite blue assistance dot indicates the right rear door weatherstrip and 2 lite blue assistance dots indicates the left rear door weatherstrip.
Important: Spray the pinch weld flange with a soap/water solution in order to ease the installation of the weatherstrip.
Important: If a rubber mallet is used, be sure to hit the weatherstrip square to the flange, otherwise, the spreading of the carrier will occur, resulting in poor weatherstrip to flange retention.
