Door Upper Opening/Hatch

1. If necessary, remove the hatch glass. Refer to Hatch Handling on page 5 for the proper stowage method.

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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the weatherstrip retaining pin located at the bottom of the "B" pillar.

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3. Pull the weatherstrip out of the "B" pillar retainer.

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4. Remove the striker plate cover or "B" cap located at the top of the "B" pillar.

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5. Pull the weatherstrip out of the hatch opening channel as far as the "A" pillar.

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6. Remove the striker plate cover or "A" cap located at the top of the "A" pillar.

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7. Pull the weatherstrip out of the "A" pillar retainer to the joint between the door upper and lower weatherstrips.

If the weatherstrip joint is located at a new location, refer to the door lower weatherstrip replacement procedure.

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Be sure to remove the old push pins in the "A" pillar and seal the holes with Silicone Rubber Adhesive/Sealant (D6AZ-19562-B).

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8. Inspect the seal bolster. If it has slipped into the lower seal or has been damaged/distorted, it has to be replaced.

Weatherstrip continues up "A" pillar along side the retainer.

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9. Clean the "A" pillar retainer and hatch channel.

Remove all grease, silicone, bits of rubber and chunks of "dum-dum" from the retainers and channel.

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10. Apply a 1/4 inch bead of Weatherstrip Adhesive, COAZ-19552-A (or equivalent), along the center of the "A" pillar weatherstrip retainer.

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11. Install the replacement weatherstrip in the "A" pillar retainer.

Make sure the bottom of the weatherstrip wraps around the bolster in the door lower weatherstrip.

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12. Glue upper weatherstrip to lower weatherstrip using rubber cement (8A-19552-B).

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13. Apply a 1/4 inch bead of Weatherstrip Adhesive, COAZ-19552-A (or equivalent), along the center of the "B" pillar weatherstrip retainer.

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14. Install the weatherstrip in the "B" pillar retainer.

Engage the lip on the window side of the weatherstrip into the retainer channel.

As the weatherstrip engages the retainer channel, push the back of the weatherstrip into position in the retainer.

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15. Seat the weatherstrip in the "B" pillar retainer using a plastic squeegee or similar tool.

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16. Push the weatherstrip retaining pin into the hole at the bottom of the "B" pillar. Glue weatherstrips together with weatherstrip adhesive.

NOTE: Check the mating of the door weatherstrip to the "B" pillar weatherstrip for fit to be sure a good seal is made and the weatherstrip on the "B" pillar is not collapsed at the molded end. If necessary, redrill the pin hole to get the proper fit.

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17. Apply a 1/4 inch bead of Weatherstrip Adhesive, COAZ-19552-A (or equivalent), in the hatch weatherstrip channel at the "A" and "B" pillars. The head should begin at the hatch striker and extend into the channel for 6-8 inches.

NOTE: Be sure area between seal retainer and body sheet metal cutoff is sealed with Butyl.

Do not apply sealant along the entire length of the weatherstrip channel.

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18. Install the weatherstrip in the channels on both sides of the hatch.

A large "bow" at the T-bar is normal and will be corrected in the next step.

NOTE: As the weatherstrip is started into the channel, slightly pull it to form an angle with the weatherstrip retainer. This will provide an even butt joint when the hatch is in place.

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19. To remove the "bow" at the T-bar, push the center into the weatherstrip and fit it smoothly to either side.

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20. In the drain trough, apply a 1/4 inch bead of Silicone Adhesive/Sealant, D6AZ-19562-A (or equivalent), under the weatherstrip tab and smooth the adhesive out being careful not to block up the drain trough.

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21. Lubricate all door weatherstrip surfaces with Silicone Paste Lubricant, COAZ-19553-A (or equivalent).