Rear Door Weatherstrip: Service and Repair
Rear Door Weatherstrip ReplacementNOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the door.
- Use a clip remover to remove the clips.
1. Detach the clips (A, B), release the double-sided adhesive tape (C),then remove the door weatherstrip (D).
2. Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the weatherstrip and rear door, and clean the weatherstrip and rear door with alcohol. Attach new double-sided adhesive tape (3M 4213, or equivalent) to the weatherstrip.
- Make sure the weatherstrip is installed in the holder (E) securely.
- Check for water leaks.
- Test-drive and check for wind noise.