FAQ for Door Seal Repair
Q: What should be noticed when using the rubber mallet?
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When using the rubber mallet, the weatherstrip must be hit square to the flange. Otherwise, an undesirable spreading of the carrier will occur and result in reduced retention.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the sliding door weatherstrip?
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You will need to pull the weatherstrip from the pinch-weld flange, starting at the upper right corner.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the installation procedure for the front side door upper auxiliary sealing strip?
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The installation procedure is to install the molding, push the molding onto the flange, start at the pre-formed corners, and work toward the straight flanges.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when I install the front door opening weatherstrip?
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You will need to ensure that the weatherstrip length is equally distributed around the door opening.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the installation procedure for the rear door weatherstrip (E54)?
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The installation procedure is to use 3M Weatherstrip adhesive or an equivalent to install the right door weatherstrip, use 3M Weatherstrip adhesive or an equivalent to install the left door weatherstrip, then install the plastic retainers into place and push the retainers into place until the retainers are fully seated.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the installation procedure for the rear door weatherstrip (Cargo Doors)?
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The installation procedure is to use 3M Weatherstrip adhesive or an equivalent to install the weatherstrip to the right door, next use 3M Weatherstrip adhesive or an equivalent to install the weatherstrip to the left door, then install the plastic retainers into place, and push the retainers into place until the retainers are fully seated.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the proper way to remove the front door opening weatherstrip?
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The proper way is to remove the interior garnish moldings, pull the door weatherstrip using the Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover from the body flange, starting at the upper right corner.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the removal procedure for the front side door upper auxiliary sealing strip?
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The removal procedure is to pull the molding from the molding flange, then remove the molding.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the removal procedure for the rear door weatherstrip (E54)?
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The removal procedure is to use the J 38778 to remove the retainers, use 3M Release Agent to break the weatherstrip adhesive bond, then use the J 38778 to remove the plastic retainers, then remove the left door weatherstrip and the right one.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be done to get access to the sliding door weatherstrip?
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You can remove the necessary interior trim to access the weather strip.
By BobGM Specialist
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