Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the rear compartment lid weather-strip (1) from the gutter flange.

Installation Procedure






Important: Apply light hand pressure in order to seat the strip when installing the rear compartment lid weather-strip to the flange. Heavy impacting, such as with a mallet, will result in waterleaks.

1. Install the rear compartment lid weather-strip (1) to the gutter flange.
2. Inspect the entire flange opening in order to ensure that the clinch is completely seated.
3. Use a hose with no nozzle attached in order to test the weather-strip for leaks.
4. If leaks are present, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the weather-strip.
2. Brush the weather-strip adhesive, P/N 3M-08011 or the equivalent, around the perimeter of the flange.
3. Install and retest the weather-stripping for leaks.