Removal Procedure
- Remove the interior garnish moldings.
- Pull the door weatherstrip
using the Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover from the body flange, starting
at the upper right corner (6,5,4,3,2,1).
Installation Procedure
- Partially attach the weatherstrip
to the body flange in six areas (1,2,3,4,5,6):
The weatherstrip length is equally distributed around the door opening.
| 1.1. | Seat the weatherstrip onto the body flange to approximately 154 mm
(6 in) on each side of the corner in order to install the weatherstrip
at the corner. |
| 1.2. | Fit the weatherstrip to the opening by hand. |
| | Important: When using the rubber mallet, it is critical that the weatherstrip be
hit square to the flange. Otherwise, an undesirable spreading of the carrier
will occur and result in reduced retention.
|
| 1.3. | Use a rubber mallet in order to install the thick flange areas of the
hinge and the windshield pillars, and in each corner. |
- Ensure that the following conditions are met:
| • | The weatherstrip fits into the corner and matches the radius of
the body flange. |
| • | The weatherstrip is seated completely onto the flange in all areas,
resulting in a smooth vinyl trim around the entire door opening. |
| • | There is no distortion or excessive spreading of the carrier as
a result of hitting the carrier improperly with the rubber mallet. |
| • | The weatherstrip is not kinked or distorted after installation. |
| • | The weatherstrip is lubricated with GM weatherstrip silicone lube.
Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in Maintenance and Lubrication. |
