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Weatherstrips






A waterproof, clear plastic deflector is used to seal the door inner panel and prevent entry of water. The deflector is secured to the inner panel with waterproof adhesive. This allows the deflector to be peeled back as needed to service door components.

Important
^ Waterproof tape must be used to reseal the deflector if it becomes loose, if the holes in the deflector do not line up with the door inner panel, or if the deflector is damaged.

Remove or Disconnect

1. Door Trim Panel.
2. Any components installed over deflector (shoulder and lap belt retractor).
3. Water deflector (1) by peeling deflector off door inner panel.

Install or Connect

1. Water deflector to door inner panel, malting sure that tabs (2) on bottom of the deflector are in slots in the bottom of the door inner panel and that original fastener holes in deflector are located in original position.
2. All components removed in step 2 of removal procedure.
3. Door trim panel.

Important
^ Waterproof tape must be used to reseal the water deflector if it becomes loose, if the holes in the deflector do not line up with the door inner panel or if the deflector is damaged.