Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Tailgate Weatherstrip Replacement

1. Remove the left tailgate side trim .

2. Remove the pivot bracket mounting bolts, then push the power tailgate rod (A) in the slit (B) of the quarter pillar trim.






3. Remove the tailgate weatherstrip (A) by pulling it out.






4. Locate the painted alignment mark on the area (A) of the tailgate weatherstrip (B). Align the painted mark with the alignment mark (C) on the body, and align the joint area (D) of the weatherstrip with the alignment mark (E) on the body, then install the weatherstrip all the way around.

NOTE: Make sure there are no wrinkles in the weatherstrip.






5. Reinstall the pivot bracket (A) with the bolts.





6. Reinstall the left tailgate side trim .

7. Check for water leaks.