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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Fixed and Moveable Windows 🢒 Rear Window Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1853008 Size: SH

    Important: If the window was broken remove all traces of broken glass from the seats, floor and ducts.

  1. Remove the rear sliding center window. Refer to Rear Sliding Window Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear sliding window weatherstrip (1) from the frame (2).
  3. Clean around the edges the frame with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint free cloth. Remove all traces of the old weatherstrip.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1852968 Size: SH

    Important: Install the bottom corners of the weatherstrip first to get the best seal for water intrusion, then the top corners and sides.

    Important: Do Not remove the tape backing in this step.

  1. Install the bottom and top of the weatherstrip (1). Perform the following:
    2. 1.1. Installing the weatherstrip (1), ensure that the single edge of the strip is located on the top and bottom.
    1.2. Install both bottom corners and top corners must be fitted tightly into the frame before pressing in place.

    Object Number: 1852973 Size: SH
  2. Install the weatherstrip (1) to the frame. Perform the following:
    3. 2.1. Installing the weatherstrip (1), ensure that the double edge of the weatherstrip is located on each side.
    2.2. Do one side at a time, remove the tape backing from the weatherstrip.
    2.3. Start in the center of the window frame, work the weatherstrip up and down the sides pressing in place.
  3. Install the rear sliding center window. Refer to Rear Sliding Window Replacement .
  4. Inspect the rear sliding window for proper operation.
  5. Water test to ensure no leaks.