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 off outer door seal from door.

Installation






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

- Always clean adhesion surface immediately prior to adhering outer door seal with adhesive removal solution D 002 000 10.

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

- Vulcanized point - arrow - of outer door seal is located in center area of door entry sill.

- Remove the film covering the adhesive and apply the seal to the door. Do not stretch outer door seal excessively so that the seal is not too long at the end.






- Press the entire adhesive surface on the seal - 3 - firmly onto the door all around - 1 - using the application roller (3356).

- This way, the seal is pressed to the side - arrow a - so the application roller (3356) comes into direct contact with the seal contact surface.

The force - arrow b - from the application roller can only reach the adhesive surface - 2 - if the procedure described above is used.

- If the seal has become too long, cut it back to the correct length and press the area with the joint on well.

- If small areas of the seal - 3 - loosen again, press them back on with the application roller (3356).

• To ensure the outer door seal does not loosen or slide again, do not close the door for 2 hours.