Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Trim and weatherstrips

Hint: This section describes how to install the weatherstrips. All weatherstrips are taped or secured in place using pressure. This means that the weatherstrips can be pulled off unless otherwise specified.

The weatherstrip for the windshield frame





Removal
Press the rear edge of the molding until it releases.
If the weatherstrip is stuck, heat the front edge carefully using a hot-air gun.
Clean the surface of the bodywork. Use diluted isopropanol. Mix one part isopropanol with one part water to achieve best results.

Warning! Avoid skin contact, use protective gloves and protective goggles. Ensure that ventilation is good.

Caution! Both the weatherstrip and the car must be at room temperature.

Installation
Reuse the weatherstrip if possible. Remove the old tape. Install new tape.
Fix the molding carefully so that the exterior longitudinal measurement and alignment are correct.
Pull the backing tape off the weatherstrip while pressing the weatherstrip hard onto the bodywork with your right hand.
Tap the weatherstrip around the entire window opening using a rubber mallet to ensure that the weatherstrip is firmly in place.
After the molding has been applied pull a weatherstrip tool over the molding as illustrated.

Door opening weatherstrip





Remove:
- the trim strip, see Metal trim strip
- the A-post panel see Panels Panels.

Installation
Reuse the weatherstrip if possible.
Press the weatherstrip into place.
Tap the weatherstrip around the entire window opening using a rubber mallet to ensure that it is firmly in place.

Door opening weatherstrip (continued)





Removal
If the weatherstrip is stuck, heat it carefully using a hot-air gun.

Note! The hot-air gun should only be used by the A-post.

Installation
Reuse the weatherstrip if possible. Remove the old tape. Install new tape.
Clean the surface of the bodywork. Use diluted isopropanol. Mix one part isopropanol with one part water to achieve best results.

Warning! Avoid skin contact, use protective gloves and protective goggles. Ensure that ventilation is good.

Caution! Both the weatherstrip and the car must be at room temperature.

Pull the backing tape off the weatherstrip while pressing the weatherstrip hard onto the bodywork with your right hand.
Tap the weatherstrip around the entire window opening using a rubber mallet to ensure that the weatherstrip is firmly in place.
After the molding has been applied pull a weatherstrip tool over the molding as illustrated.

Weatherstrip for the front side window





Removal
The front side window should be down when the molding is removed.
Remove 1 press clip in the rear edge of the door.

Installation
Reuse the weatherstrip if possible.
Press the weatherstrip into place. Ensure that the weatherstrip aligns correctly at the front edge first.
Tap the weatherstrip around the entire window opening using a rubber mallet to ensure that the weatherstrip is firmly in place.
Install the press clip in the rear edge of the door.

Inner rear side window weatherstrip





Removal
The rear side window should be down when the molding is removed.
Remove the rear side panel, see Panels Panels.

Installation
Reuse the weatherstrip if possible.
Press the weatherstrip into place. Ensure that the weatherstrip aligns with the exterior weatherstrip.

Outer rear side window weatherstrip





Removal
The rear side window should be down when the molding is removed.
Press the molding sideways into the car.

Installation
Reuse the weatherstrip if possible.
Press the weatherstrip into place. Ensure that the weatherstrip aligns with the front edge first.

Inner weatherstrip soft-top opening





Installation
Reuse the weatherstrip if possible.
Press the weatherstrip into place.
Tap the weatherstrip around the entire window opening using a rubber mallet to ensure that the weatherstrip is firmly in place.

Outer weatherstrip soft-top opening





Removal
Fold up the soft-top cover. Open the trunk lid.

Installation
Reuse the weatherstrip if possible.
Press the weatherstrip into place.
Tap the weatherstrip around the entire window opening using a rubber mallet to ensure that the weatherstrip is firmly in place.

Metal trim strip





Note! The bottom edge of the molding should lie against the rear view mirror as illustrated.

The mating surface must be completely free of dirt and grease.
Clean the inside of the trim strip using cleaner H (P/N 1161516-8).

Warning! Avoid skin contact, use protective gloves and protective goggles. Ensure that ventilation is good.

Caution! Both the weatherstrip and the car must be at room temperature.

Installation
Reuse the weatherstrip if possible. Remove the old tape. Install new tape.
Press the trim strip into place onto the weatherstrips around the door opening while pulling the backing tape off the trim strip.

Caution! It is important that pressure is exerted on the weatherstrip to ensure that the tape comes into complete contact with the bodywork.