Front Weatherstrip Replacement

Front Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Lower the folding top.
2. Remove the right and left windshield side upper garnish moldings.
3. Remove the right and left body hinge pillar trim panels.
4. Remove the right and left front latch striker bolts.




5. Remove the right and left front latch striker (2).




6. Remove the front weatherstrip (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive on the molded details of the weatherstrip at the top of the A-pillar.
2. Position the molded details of the weatherstrip to the top of the A-pillar.
Align the hole in the weatherstrip to the previously drilled hole in the body.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Drive the front weatherstrip bolt (2) into the previously drilled hole in the body.

Tighten the bolt (2) to 1.3 N.m (12 lb in).

4. Insert the front top section of the weatherstrip into the retainer on the windshield header.
5. Roll the entire length onto the channel.
6. Insert the rear top section of the weatherstrip into the retainer on the windshield header.
7. Roll the entire length of the flange.
8. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive on the molded details of the weatherstrip at the top of the hinge pillar.
9. Position the weatherstrip to the hinge pillar.
10. Insert a plastic nail through the hole in the weatherstrip into the hole in the body at the top of the hinge pillar.
11. Insert the weatherstrip into the A-pillar retainer.
12. Roll the entire length into the channel.
13. Insert the tapered end of the weatherstrip into the hole in the front side door lower weatherstrip.
14. Insert the remaining length of weatherstrip onto the flange.
15. Roll the weatherstrip into place.




16. Install the right and left front latch striker (2).
17. Install the right and left latch striker bolts.
18. Install the right and left body hinge pillar trim panels.
19. Install the right and left windshield side upper garnish moldings.
20. Raise the folding top.