Door Opening Seal

DOOR OPENING SEAL

REMOVAL

FRONT DOOR SEAL




1. Remove the cowl trim panel (1), Refer to Trim Panel.




2. If vehicle is a Standard Cab, remove the lower b-pillar trim panel (3), Refer to Trim Panel.




3. If vehicle is a Quad Cab, remove the lower b-pillar trim panel (1), Refer to Trim Panel.




4. Separate the front door opening seal (6) from the door opening flange.

REAR DOOR SEAL




1. Remove the lower b-pillar trim panel (1), Refer to Trim Panel.




2. Remove the lower c-pillar trim (1), Refer to Trim Panel.




3. Separate the rear door opening seal (5) from the door opening flange.

INSTALLATION

FRONT DOOR SEAL




1. Position the front door seal (6) to the bottom of the door opening, with bulb facing outboard, starting the installation at the center of the lower flange. Press the seal onto the sill flange and work around the perimeter of the door opening until fully seated. Work in one direction, smoothing the seal to avoid puckers or wrinkles.




2. If vehicle is a Standard Cab, install the lower b-pillar trim (3).




3. If vehicle is a Quad Cab, install the lower b-pillar trim (1).




4. Install the cowl trim panel (1).

NOTE: When installing a new weatherstrip on the front door opening, remove the tear strip starting at the splice and moving around the front of the door to the back of the opening.

REAR DOOR SEAL




1. Position the rear door seal to the bottom of the door opening, with bulb facing outboard, starting the installation at the center of the lower flange. Press the seal onto the sill flange and work around the perimeter of the door opening until fully seated. Work in one direction, smoothing the seal to avoid puckers or wrinkles.




2. Install the lower c-pillar trim (1).




3. Install the lower b-pillar trim (1).

NOTE: When installing a new weatherstrip on the rear door opening, remove the tear strip starting at the splice and moving around the back of the door to the front of the opening.