Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDUREWeatherstrip 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.