Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Grasp the rear compartment weatherstrip.
3. Pull up on the weatherstrip to release the weatherstrip from the pinch-weld flange.
4. Remove the rear compartment weatherstrip from the pinch-weld flange.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear compartment weatherstrip to the pinch-weld flange.
2. Locate the color mark on the rear compartment weatherstrip to body centerline at the front of the rear compartment lid opening.
3. Engage the rear compartment weatherstrip onto the pinch-weld flange. Start at the top center of the lid opening. Work toward the bottom center.
Use a rubber mallet to ensure the full engagement of the rear compartment weatherstrip to the pinch-weld flange.
4. Close the rear compartment.