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Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement



Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the front door carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
2. Remove the front door weatherstrip seal from the door flange by starting at the seal joint at the bottom of the door opening.
3. Separate the seal at the joint, note the position for installation.
4. Remove the seal from the door flange.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the seal over the flange area in the position noted in the removal procedure.
2. Press the seal over the flange firmly to fully secure.
3. Locate an exposed end of the ripcord at the seal joint and pull the ripcord around the door opening. If the seal lip is tucked under any door trim, this process will bring the seal lip over the door trim and headliner.
4. Secure the seal lip under the end of the instrument panel.
5. Install the front door carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .