A-Pillar Weatherstrip Replacing: Overview

Group: 77

Number: 253


Work Instructions Date: January 1991


SUBJECT: REPLACING WEATHERSTRIP AT A-PILLARS MODEL 129

Figure 1:

1. Remove panels at A-pillars (job no. 88-850).

2. Remove cover above windshield (job no. 68-410).

3. Remove trim at top of windshield (Figure 1).

Figure 2:

4. Remove weatherstrips at A-pillars (Figure 2).

If "A" pillars are equipped with trim cover, remove first.

Figure 3:

5. Remove rail above windshield (Figure 3).

Note: Watch for possible spacers between rail and windshield. They must be reinstalled.

Figure 4:

6. Remove rails at A-pillars (Figure 4).

Note: Watch for possible spacers between rail and A-pillar. They must be reinstalled.

7. Remove top of "A" pillar filler/seals and discard. Clean contact surfaces and seal channels.

Figure 5:

8. Install seal (self-adhesive backing), part number 129 671 00 20, to rail above windshield, making certain that the corner end is positioned according to arrow (Figure 5).

Figure 6:

9. Apply MB-Glass sealant, part number 001 989 31 20, to area between arrows at left and right ends of windshield header (Figure 6).

10. Apply alcohol based lubricant to rail and trim and reinstall.

Observe note in step 5.





11. Place left and right side "A" pillar filler/seals, part numbers 129 725 01 97 and 129 725 02 97 (Figure 7).

12. Seal fillers to A-pillars using MB-Universal sealant, part number 003 989 01 71 (Figures 7 & 8).

Figure 8:

13. Press fillers into sealant (Figure 8).

Figure 9:

14. Seal fillers below rail by applying MB-Universal sealant, part number 003 989 01 71, to area between arrows (Figure 9).

CAUTION: Keep the water drain channels on top of the windshield rail free (Figure 9, arrows).

Figure 10:

15. Apply MB-Glass sealant, part number 001 989 31 20, to sides of rails (Figure 10).

Figure 11:

16. Apply MB-Universal sealant, part number 003 989 01 71, to corners of fillers (Figure 11).

17. Install rails at A-pillars. (Observe note in step 6).

18. Adjust fillers to assure proper positioning and seal.

Figure 12:

19. Apply alcohol based lubricant to left and right weatherstrips, part numbers 129 720 07 78 and 129 720 08 78, and install them into the rails.

20. Reinstall weatherstrips by sliding them into rail from above (Figure 12).

21. Apply MB-Universal sealant, part number 003 989 01 71, over full length of weatherstrip, sealing it to the A-pillar.

Figure 13:

22. Fold top ends of weatherstrips outward and seal fillers with MB-Sealing rope, part number 001 987 56 46 (Figure 13).

23. Reinstall windshield header cover (job number 68-410).

24. Reinstall panels at A-pillars gob number 88- 850).

25. Install hardtop. Close windows.

26. Test for water leaks.