Weatherstrip Inspection

NOTE: Seal replacement is not an automatic part of this repair procedure. Before a replacement is made, the weatherstrips must be thoroughly inspected for damage, distortion and permanent set. (Units built prior to June 15, 1982 must have also had the door reinforcements installed.)

Weatherstrips should be replaced only if they are found to be unserviceable because of one of the following conditions and the cause of a water leak.

Figure 3:

Weatherstrip Cut

Improperly adjusted door glass probably ruined this weatherstrip. This vehicle will need a weatherstrip kit.

Figure 4:

Weatherstrip Joints

The weatherstrip bolster is missing and the weatherstrips are no longer bonded together. If the remaining weatherstrip is in good condition, install a bolster and glue the weatherstrips together. (Use black weatherstrip adhesive 8A-19552-B.)

Figure 5:

Drain Trough

This is what a clear drain trough should look like. Water will drain off the T-roof stamping and down the side of the door weatherstrip.

Figure 6:

This drain was plugged with sealer and caused a water leak. Remove the excessive sealant and then properly seal the drain tab. See Figure 31 in the Weatherstrip Replacement section.

Figure 7:

Weatherstrip Abrasions

This weatherstrip is being slowly worn away each time the door is opened and closed. If this is not corrected with an adjustment of the glass or weatherstrip, the vehicle may develop a water leak.

Figure 8:

Permanent Set

At some point, this weatherstrip was twisted by the hatch glass and has taken a permanent set. The weatherstrip cannot be reshaped. It will have to be replaced.

Figure 9:

Buff Joint

This gap between the hatch and weatherstrip butt joints is a definite leaker. If the opening cannot be closed by adjusting the hatch weatherstrip, new weatherstrip will be needed.

Figure 10:

Wear

Continuous rubbing by an improperly adjusted door glass has worn a hole through this weatherstrip. A new weatherstip will be needed.