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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 320097  Size: SH
  1. Pull the sliding door opening weather-strip from the sliding door pinch-weld flange.
  2. Clean any adhesive form the pinch-weld flange.

Installation Procedure

    Important: 

       • A mastic/sealer/glue is inside of the new, front door opening weather-strip. If a new front door opening weather-strip is used, weather-strip adhesive should not be used.
       • If an old front door opening weather-strip is reused, weather-strip adhesive should be used.

  1. Install the sliding door opening weather-strip to the sliding door pinch-weld flange.
  2. Align the locator dot to the upper front corner and upper rear corners of the sliding door pinch-weld flange:
  3. Install the remainder of the sliding door opening weather-strip by rolling the weather-strip onto the flange. Ensure that the corners are fully seated. Do not stretch the front door opening weather-strip during installation.

  4. Object Number: 319732  Size: SH
  5. Join the loose end of the front door opening weather-strip to the seated end of the front door opening weather-strip.
  6. Important: Removal of the tear strip should not pull the inner lip of the sliding door opening weather-strip out over the trim. Spooning of the sliding door opening weather-strip may be necessary in order to complete installation.

  7. Grasp the end of the tear strip at the joint and pull the entire length of the sliding door opening weather-strip.
  8. Inspect the sliding door opening weather-strip for creases or wrinkles.