Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

BACK DOOR


BACK DOOR WEATHER-STRIP BACK DOOR WEATHER-STRIP : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove stud ball of back door support rod from back door assembly. Back Door Support Rod.
2. Pull up and remove engagement with body from weather-strip joint.

CAUTION:
Never pull strongly on weather-strip.

INSTALLATION
1. Working from the upper section, align weather-strip mark with vehicle center position mark and install weather-strip onto the vehicle.
2. For the lower section, align weather-strip seam with center of back door striker.
3. Pull weather-strip gently to ensure that there is no loose section.

NOTE:
Check that weather-strip is fit tightly at each corner and luggage rear plate.
4. Install mounting bolts of power back door drive assembly (Back door side).
5. Install stud ball of back door support rod to back door assembly. Back Door Support Rod.