Front Door Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding.
2. Move the front seat to the forward and upright position.
3. Remove the front seat track outer cover screws.
4. Remove the covers.
5. Remove center pillar trim panels.
6. Remove the carpet retainer.




7. Remove the I/P sound insulator panel by rotating the clips.




8. Remove the hinge pillar trim panel screws.
9. Remove the hinge pillar trim panel.




10. Grasp the upper inner corner of the opening weatherstrip in order to remove from the flange.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the opening weatherstrip starting at the upper inner corner, while seating to the flange with a rubber mallet.




2. Install the hinge pillar trim panel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the hinge pillar trim panel screws.

Tighten
Tighten the hinge pillar trim panel screws until fully seated but not stripped.




4. Install the I/P sound insulator panel by rotating the clips.
5. Install the carpet retainer.
6. Install center pillar trim panels.




7. Install the front seat track covers.
8. Install the cover screws.
9. Move the front seat to the original position.
10. Install the windshield upper garnish molding.