Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the luggage compartment lid.
2. Remove the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback))Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback)).
3. Remove the weatherstrip from around the gutter.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the weatherstrip onto the gutter flange.
2. Inspect the weatherstrip. Make sure that the clinch is completely seated onto the flange.
3. Using a water hose without a nozzle, test the rear deck lid to make sure that no leaks are present.
4. Install the luggage compartment rear trim panels. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback))Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback)).