GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Express 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Interior Trim and Paneling 🢒 Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door upper pillar garnish molding. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door lower pillar garnish molding. Refer to Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Remove the front door stepwell mat. Refer to Front Side Door Step Mat Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 333961 Size: SH
  5. Gently pull the door opening weatherstrip from the door opening pinch-weld flange.

    6. Object Number: 798127 Size: SH
  6. Remove the door opening weatherstrip from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 798127 Size: SH
  1. Apply GM P/N 12345097 (Canadian P/N 10953479) or the equivalent, into the channel on the weatherstrip.
  2. Install the weatherstrip to the vehicle.

    3. Object Number: 333961 Size: SH
  3. Start at the corners in order to align the door opening weatherstrip to the door opening pinch-weld flange. When pressing the weatherstrip on to the pinch-weld flange ensure that the weatherstrip does not pull away at the corners.
  4. Starting with the corners of the door opening, press the weatherstrip on to the door opening pinch-weld flange.
  5. Install the front door stepwell mat. Refer to Front Floor Mat/Carpet Replacement .
  6. Install the front door lower pillar garnish molding. Refer to Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  7. Install the front door upper pillar garnish molding. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  8. Install the hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .