Removal Procedure
- Open the cargo door.
- Pull the cargo door seal from the cargo door opening pinch-weld flange.
- Clean all the adhesive from the cargo door opening pinch-weld flange using
GM P/N 8984 adhesive remover or equivalent.
Installation Procedure
Important: A mastic sealer glue is inside of new cargo door seal. If a new seal is being
installed, weatherstrip adhesive should not be used.
If the cargo door seal is reused, weatherstrip adhesive should be used.
- Guide the seal through the opening between
the body and the hinges.
- Install the cargo door seal starting at the top center of the liftgate
opening. Position the liftgate seal to the pinch-weld flange and working down the
right and left sides towards the bottom center.
- Install the butt joint seam at the center of the bottom pinch-weld flange.
- Use a rubber mallet to ensure full engagement of the cargo door seal
to the pinch-weld flange.
Important: Be sure that the seal is not kinked at the corners of the door openings.
- Cut slots as necessary to provide clearance for body structure reinforcements.
- Close the cargo door.