With Paper Deflector

Sealing Door Inner Panel:

Waterproof deflectors are used to seal the door inner panel and prevent entry of water into the body. The deflector is secured by a string-loaded sealing material along both front and rear edges and by the application of waterproof sealing tape at front and rear lower corners. Whenever work is pefformed on front or rear doors where the water deflector has been disturbed, the deflector must be properly sealed and taped to the inner panel to prevent waterleaks. For service sealing, strip caulking is recommended if additional sealing material is required.


Remove or Disconnect
1. Door trim panel.
2. Armrest support brackets (if installed over water deflector)
3. Speakers (if present).
4. Wiring housing connector by drilling out rivets using a 4.8 mm (3/16") drill bit (except H style).
5. Water deflector body tape at top and bottom on inner panel.
6. Water deflector using a flat-bladed tool and carefully breaking sealer bond between water deflector and door inner panel down both sides of deflector. Make sure tool blade is between inner panel and string that is embedded in sealer.


Install or Connect
1. Water deflector to door inner panel, making sure to use waterproof body tape on both sides of deflector where tears may have occurred in removal process. Be sure tabs of deflector are installed in door inner panel drain slots.
2. Tape to upper and lower portion of inner panel.
3. Wiring housing connector using 3/16" peel type rivets (except H style).
4. Speakers (if present).
5. Armrest support brackets.
6. Door trim panel