Rear Door Weatherstrip: Service and Repair
Rear Door Weatherstrip ReplacementNOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the door.
- Use a clip remover to remove the clips.
1. At the B-pillar, remove the door checker mounting bolt (A).
2. Remove the screws (B) securing the rear of the door weatherstrip (C).
3. Detach the clips (D, E), then remove the door weatherstrip.
4. Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the weatherstrip is installed in the holder (F) securely.
- Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the door checker mounting bolt before installation.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
- Check for water leaks.
- Test-drive and check for wind noise.