Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Compartment Opening

Removal Procedure

1. Open the liftgate.




2. Pull the liftgate weather-strip from the liftgate opening.
3. Clean all adhesive from the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange.



Installation Procedure


Important: A mastic/sealer/glue is inside of new liftgate weather-strips. If a new weather-strip in being installed, weather-strip adhesive should not be used.


If the liftgate weather-strip is reused, weather-strip adhesive should be used.






1. Apply new liftgate weather-strip sealing strip to pinch-weld flange (1) if required.




2. Align the liftgate weather-strip to the top center of the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange.
3. Align the liftgate weather-strip to the top corners of the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange.
4. Starting at the top center of the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange and working towards the bottom center, being careful not to stretch the liftgate weather-strip while installing it.
5. Use a rubber mallet to ensure full engagement of the liftgate weather-strip to the pinch-weld flange.
6. Pull the tear strip at the liftgate body wedge around the entire length of liftgate opening to remove.

* Removal of the tear strip should pull the inner lip of the liftgate weather-strip out over the interior trim. Spooning of the liftgate weather-strip may be required to complete the installation of the liftgate weather-strip.
* Spooning of the reused liftgate weather-strip will be required to complete the placement of the liftgate weather-strip.

7. Close the liftgate.