Weatherstrip Windnoise or Appearance Service Tips

The following text explains attachment methods for Ford Motor Company's generic repair standards for loose and/or misaligned weatherstrips.

Flanges

are typically used on the body opening where weatherstrip retention fins grab onto each side of the sheet metal flange to retain the weatherstrip with a press fit. In cases where these weatherstrips become loose and/or misaligned, they can be reinstalled by pressing the locking retention fins back onto the sheet metal flange and stretching to provide better retention around corners. If the weatherstrip retention fins or metal carrier become damaged, it is also required that the U-section be carefully bent back into the proper shape to properly lock onto the sheet metal flange. Once replaced, check the weatherstrip for proper retention. If required, Weatherstrip and Rubber Adhesive (E8AZ-19552-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M2G14-A) should be applied to the inside of the weatherstrip U-section to bond with the sheet metal flange for proper retention force.

Sheet Metal C-Channels

are typically used on the upper perimeter of the door assembly or body panel to hold the weatherstrip molded base inside the C-channel. In cases where these weatherstrips pop out of the channel, repair by first removing the weatherstrip from the entire channel, and reassemble by sliding the molded base back into the channel. If the sheet metal channel has been damaged, it is also required that the C-channel be carefully bent back into the proper shape to retain the weatherstrip molded base.

Push Pins

are typically used on the lower perimeter of the door assembly attached to the weatherstrip. They are press fit into sheet metal holes for retention. Push pins can be gently removed by pulling the actual pin normal to the surface, out of the hole, and reinserted without damage. If a push pin is damaged, it should be replaced by first removing the existing push pin. Then, the base of a new push pin should be inserted into the weatherstrip hole, and finally press fit into the corresponding sheet metal hole. All door perimeter weatherstrip push pins should be repaired using Ford standard N806340-S.

Rivets

are used to attach some weatherstrips to the sheet metal body. In cases where a rivet becomes loose, the entire rivet should be removed and replaced with a new rivet.

Adhesive Tape

is used to adhere smaller weatherstrip sections to the painted sheet metal surface. All surfaces must be clean and dry before any weatherstrip reattachment is performed. Adhesive tears should be reattached to the painted surface using general purpose Instant Adhesive (E8AZ-19554-A or equivalent).