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Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Weatherstrip Replace: Rear Compartment Opening - Removal Procedure:




1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Grasp the rear compartment weatherstrip and carefully pull up.
3. Remove the rear compartment weatherstrip from the pinch-weld flange.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Weatherstrip Replace: Rear Compartment Opening - Installation Procedure:




1. Align the weatherstrip to the pinch-weld flange.
2. Locate the color mark on the weatherstrip to the body centerline at the front of the rear compartment lid opening.
3. Engage the weatherstrip onto the pinch-weld flange, starting at the top center of the lid opening and working toward the bottom center by using a rubber mallet to ensure full engagement of weatherstrip to the pinch-weld flange.
4. Close the rear compartment.