Lift Gate Glass Hard to Close (Replace Weatherstrip and Shim Handle)

Some customers may comment that the lift gate glass is hard to close.

The weatherstrip may be too stiff and the glass bounces back when closing.

Replace the weatherstrip and shim the lift gate window handle.

1. Remove the garnish molding from the lift gate for easy access to the weatherstrip. Refer to SI Document ID #739077.
2. Remove the lift gate weatherstrip. Refer to SI Document ID #741058.
3. Install the lift gate glass weatherstrip. Refer to SI Document ID #741058.
4. Install the garnish molding. Refer to SI Document ID #739077.



5. Loosen the two nuts that retain the handle and the striker to the glass and install the shim between the glass and the striker.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

Important : Optimal results will be obtained by allowing the seal to remain in a compressed state with the glass closed for a period of 48 hours.

Parts are expected to be available from GMSPO on June 13, 2003.

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