Front Door Weatherstrip Replacement

Front Door Weatherstrip Replacement

Weatherstrip Removal

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the door.
- Use a clip remover to remove the clips.

1. At the A-pillar, remove the door checker mounting bolt (A).





2. Detach the clips (B, C, D, E), then remove the door weatherstrip (F).

3. If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

Weatherstrip Installation

1. Wipe the door sash surface (A) with a sponge dampened in isopropyl alcohol where shown.






2. From the B-pillar to the A-pillar, push the upper clips into place securely.






3. From the A-pillar to the B-pillar, peel off the adhesive backing using the tab tape (A). From the B-pillar to the A-pillar, press the double-sided adhesive tape portions to make the adhesive stick securely.






4. Push the clips (A), located at the top of the B-pillar, into place.





5. Install all remaining clips (B, C, D), then install the door weatherstrip (E). Install the door checker mounting bolt (F).

NOTE:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the door checker mounting bolt before installation.
- Check for water leaks.