Front Door Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Window Glass, Seals, And Channel:

WINDOW GLASS BELTLINE WEATHERSTRIP SEALS REMOVAL
The window glass beltline weatherstrip seals can be removed according to the following procedure.

1. Open the window glass completely.
2. Pry the inner and outer seals from the door panels with a small putty knife (or similar tool).
3. Remove the beltline weatherstrip seals from the door.

INSTALLATION
1. Open the window glass completely.
2. Position the beltline weatherstrip seals on the door panels and force them downward until they are "seated" on the panels.

Door-to-Body Weatherstrip Seal:

DOOR WEATHERSTRIP SEAL REMOVAL
The door-to-body weatherstrip seal is attached to the door inner panel with integral retainers that are inserted into the panel holes.

1. Start at the lower ends and pull outward on the seal to separate the retainers from the holes in the door inner panel.
2. Continue around the perimeter of the seal and pull outward on the seal to separate the retainers from the holes in the door inner panel.
3. Remove the seal from the door.

INSTALLATION
The door-to-body weatherstrip seal is installed by inserting the retainers in the door inner panel holes around the perimeter of the door.

1. Position the weatherstrip seal on the door.
2. Start at the upper, rear corner of the door. Simultaneously, move forward and downward around the perimeter of the door and insert the seal retainers in the panel holes. Seal positioning at the corners is critical. The seal must be firmly "seated" at each corner. Avoid "puckering" and stretching the seal at the corners.
3. When correctly installed, the seal ends will meet exactly at the door lower centerline.
4. Inspect the fit of the door in the body door opening. If crushed, the seal will rapidly deteriorate. If not correct, adjust the door-to-body fit so that the seal is not crushed when the door is closed.