Removal

2G1. NOTE: The luggage compartment door weatherstrip may contain a stringy sealer which can stick to the flange when luggage compartment door weatherstrip is removed. Cover the luggage compartment floor cover to prevent getting sealer on it.

Locate paint dot on upper corners of luggage compartment door weatherstrip and mark location on body using removeable marker or grease pencil.

2. NOTE: If luggage compartment door weatherstrip is to be reinstalled, remove it slowly in small sections to prevent stretching.

Grasp luggage compartment door weatherstrip at center of lower back panel by latch strike and pull firmly up. Move around luggage compartment, pulling luggage compartment door weatherstrip vertically until fully disengaged from flange.

3. Pull luggage compartment door weatherstrip over luggage compartment door and discard.

4. Remove any remaining sealer from flanges.

5. Correct any damage to the luggage compartment flange with a pair of locking pliers or a hammer.