Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Compartment Opening

Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment.




2. Grasp the rear compartment weatherstrip. Carefully pull up the weather strip.
3. Remove the weatherstrip from the pinch-weld flange.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear compartment weatherstrip to the pinch-weld flange.
2. Align the color mark on the rear compartment weatherstrip to the body centerline at the front of the rear compartment lid opening.
3. Engage the rear compartment weatherstrip onto the pinch-weld flange.

1. Start at the top center of the lid opening and work toward the bottom center.
2. Use a rubber mallet to ensure full engagement of the rear compartment weatherstrip to the pinch-weld flange.

4. Close the rear compartment.