Door Components, Outer Door Seal

Outer Door Seal

• The following describes removing and installing the right outer door seal only. Removing and installing the left outer door seal is identical.

• Remove protective film just prior to assembly. The processing temperature is approximately 68° F (20 °C).

Removing

- Pull outer door seal - 1 - out under adjacent seals - arrow -.

- Remove outer door seal - 1 - from the door.






Installation

• The adhesive surface of the seal forms the strongest bond the first time it is applied. The bond is no longer guaranteed if the seal is removed again.

- Remove any adhesive residue still present using radial disc for adhesive remover (VAS 6349)






- Thoroughly clean the adhesive surface with adhesive remover D 002 000 10 right before installing the outer door seal.

Let the adhesive remover dry completely.

• The adhesive surface must be free of dust, grease and adhesive residue.

Do not shape the seal beforehand.

- Remove the protective film and apply the seal to the door. Do not stretch or compress the outer door seal.

• Note adjacent seals - arrow -.

- Press entire adhesive area of seal onto door all around using application roller (3356).