FAQ for Door Seal Repair
Q: What is the proper way to install the sealing strip-font door auxiliary?
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You should warm the body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun to a minimum temperature of 21°C (70°F), peel the backing from the front end of the front door auxiliary weatherstrip, and do not touch the adhesive backing, press the front door auxiliary weatherstrip to the body as you continue to remove the backing, finally hand roll the front door auxiliary weatherstrip to the body to ensure proper adhesion.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the auxiliary weatherstrip?
A:
You should warm the body panel to a minimum of 21°C (70°F), peel the backing from the front end of the sliding door auxiliary weatherstrip, press the auxiliary weatherstrip to the body, then hand roll the rear side door auxiliary weatherstrip to the body to ensure proper adhesion, finally install the rear quarter window.
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01/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required when serving the sealing strip-door bottom?
A:
The tools required include J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the front side door roof drip weatherstrip?
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You need to open the front door and the sliding side door, pull the front door roof drip rail weatherstrip from the pinch-weld flange, and clean all of the adhesive from the pinch-weld flange using 3M (TM) P/N 8984 adhesive remover or equivalent.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the sealing strip-door bottom?
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You need to open the front door, then remove the front door bottom auxiliary weatherstrip from the front door.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the weatherstrip-auxiliary
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You need to remove the rear quarter window, open the sliding rear door, use a heat gun to heat the sliding door auxiliary weatherstrip, use a flat-bladed tool to peel the sliding door auxiliary weatherstrip from the panel surface, then use oil-free naphtha or alcohol to clean the body panel.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the weatherstrip-auxiliary?
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You need to open the sliding rear door, heat the sliding door auxiliary weatherstrip, keep the heat gun 150 mm (6 in) from the surface while heating, peel the sliding door auxiliary weatherstrip from the panel surface, and then clean the body panel.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the weatherstrip-front door opening?
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You need to remove the front door opening sill plates, pull the front door opening weatherstrip from the front door pinch-weld flange, then clean all adhesive from the pinch-weld flange.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the sealing strip-font door auxiliary?
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You need to use a heat gun to heat the front door auxiliary weatherstrip, use a plastic flat-bladed tool to peel the front door auxiliary weatherstrip from the panel surface, and do not damage the paint during removal of the auxiliary weatherstrip, then use oil-free naphtha to clean the body panel.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the side door opening weatherstrip?
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You should install the sliding door opening weatherstrip to the sliding door pinch-weld flange, align the locator dot to the upper front corner and upper rear corners of the sliding door pinch-weld flange, then install the remainder of the sliding door opening weatherstrip, join the loose end of the front door opening weatherstrip to the seated end of the front door opening weatherstrip, then grasp the end of the tear strip at the joint and pull the entire length of the sliding door opening weatherstrip, finally inspect the sliding door opening weatherstrip for creases or wrinkles.
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