Liftgate Weatherstrip Replacement for Chevrolet Venture 1999

1. Open liftgate.
2. Remove liftgate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.



3. Pull the liftgate weather-strip from the liftgate opening.
4. Clean all adhesive from the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange.

Important: A mastic/sealer/glue in inside of new liftgate weather-strip. If a new weather-strip in being installed, weather-strip adhesive should not be used.

If the liftgate weather-strip is reused, weather-strip adhesive should be used.



1. Apply new liftgate weather-strip sealing strip to pinch-weld flange (1) if required.



2. Align the blue dot on the liftgate weather-strip to top center of the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange.
3. Align the white dots on the liftgate weather-strip to the top corners of the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange.
4. Starting at the top center of the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange and working towards the bottom center, being careful not to stretch the liftgate weather-strip while installing it.
5. Align bottom center cutout in weather-strip to the liftgate striker.
6. Use a rubber mallet to ensure full engagement of the liftgate weather-strip to the pinch-weld flange.
7. Pull the tear strip at the liftgate body wedge around the entire length of liftgate opening to remove.

•	Removal of the tear strip should pull the inner lip of the liftgate weather-strip out over the interior trim. Spooning of the liftgate weather-strip may be required to complete the installation of the liftgate weather-strip.

•	Spooning of the reused liftgate weather-strip will be required to complete the placement of the liftgate weather-strip.

8. Install the liftgate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
9. Close the liftgate.