GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the door.
  2. Remove the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side and Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the rear trim plate. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.

    6. Object Number: 324279 Size: SH
  6. Pull the weatherstrip from the pinch-weld flange. Start at the upper right corner.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324279 Size: SH

    Important: The weatherstrip attaches to the pinch-weld flange in 6 areas. The weatherstrip length distributes equally around the door opening.

  1. Install the weatherstrip at the top right corner. Seat the weatherstrip onto the pinch-weld flange.
  2. Position and install the weatherstrip by hand.
  3. Using a rubber mallet during the final installation may be required in the thick flange areas and in each corner.
  4. Install the rear trim plate. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Install the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.
  6. Install the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side and Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.
  8. Close the door.