Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement

Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement).
2. Remove the front door upper pillar garnish molding. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement).
3. Remove the front door lower pillar garnish molding. Refer to Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement).
4. Remove the front door stepwell mat. Refer to Front Side Door Step Mat Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Gently pull the door opening weatherstrip from the door opening pinch-weld flange.




6. Remove the door opening weatherstrip from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply GM P/N 12345097 (Canadian P/N 10953479) or the equivalent, into the channel on the weatherstrip.
2. Install the weatherstrip to the vehicle.




3. Start at the corners in order to align the door opening weatherstrip to the door opening pinch-weld flange. When pressing the weatherstrip on to the pinch-weld flange ensure that the weatherstrip does not pull away at the corners.
4. Starting with the corners of the door opening, press the weatherstrip on to the door opening pinch-weld flange.
5. Install the front door stepwell mat. Refer to Front Floor Mat/Carpet Replacement (Front Floor Mat/Carpet Replacement).
6. Install the front door lower pillar garnish molding. Refer to Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement).
7. Install the front door upper pillar garnish molding. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement).
8. Install the hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement).