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Weatherstrip Replacement Hardtop

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 588279  Size: SH
  1. Remove the push-in retainers securing the weatherstrip to the lock pillar.
  2. Pull the weatherstrip with its retainer from the lock pillar weatherstrip retainer.

  3. Object Number: 588275  Size: SH
  4. Remove the push-in retainers (1, 2) securing the forward end of the weatherstrip to the reveal molding and the hinge pillar.
  5. Pull the weatherstrip with it's retainer from the reveal molding.

  6. Object Number: 376671  Size: SH
  7. Remove the weatherstrip.
  8. Clean the surface of old sealant material.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 614164  Size: SH
  1. Apply a 50 mm (2 in) bead of sealant (1) GM P/N 12345097, or equivalent, down the middle of both the weatherstrip retainers at the upper rear corner of the door opening.

  2. Object Number: 614169  Size: SH
  3. Apply a bead of sealant (2) to the lower 50 mm (2 in) of the lock pillar weatherstrip retainer (1) and 50 mm (2 in) down the lock pillar.

  4. Object Number: 614167  Size: SH
  5. Apply three parallel 50 mm (2 in) long beads of sealant (1) to the forward end of the door opening weatherstrip retainer and to the rear edge of the reveal molding.

  6. Object Number: 376671  Size: SH
  7. Remove the protective tape from the back of the weatherstrip.
  8. Insert the weatherstrip into the weatherstrip retainers.
  9. • Start at the rear upper corner.
    • Insert the upper/outer edge of the weatherstrip first.

    Object Number: 588279  Size: SH
  10. Install the weatherstrip retainer securing the weatherstrip to the lock pillar.
  11. Install the push-in retainers securing the weatherstrip to the lock pillar.

  12. Object Number: 588275  Size: SH
  13. Install the weatherstrip retainer (1) securing the weatherstrip to the hinge pillar reveal molding.
  14. Install the push-in retainers (2) securing the weatherstrip to the hinge pillar.