SMU - Revised Weatherstrip Replacement - Midgate - Upper

This bulletin is being issued to revise the Weatherstrip Replacement-Midgate-Upper procedure in the Body Rear End sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

Removal Procedure

1. Fold down the rear seat.
2. Remove the rear removable glass panel.
3. Remove the midgate. Refer to Panel Replacement -- Removable Rear -- Midgate.
4. Remove the cargo stowage box. Refer to Box Replacement -- Cargo Stowage.
5. Starting from one end remove the weatherstrip from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: To begin the installation of the weatherstrip, ensure the weatherstrip is at a minimum of 21°C (70°F).

1. Starting from one end of the weatherstrip, install the weatherstrip.
2. Ensure the corners of the weatherstrip are fully seated.
3. Install the cargo stowage box. Refer to Box Replacement -- Cargo Stowage .
4. Install the midgate. Refer to Panel Replacement -- Removable Rear -- Midgate.
5. Close the midgate.
6. Install the rear removable rear glass panel.
7. Inspect the weatherstrip when the midgate is closed and the glass panel installed.
8. Set the rear seat in the upright position.