Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Weatherstrip Replacement - Liftgate

Removal Procedure

1. Open the door.
2. Remove the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left (Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left) and Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Right (Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Right) in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper (Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper) in Interior Trim.
4. Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Left Body Side (Trim Panel Replacement - Left Body Side) and Trim Panel Replacement - Right Body Side (Trim Panel Replacement - Right Body Side) in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the rear trim plate. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement (Carpet Retainer Replacement) in Interior Trim.




6. Pull the weatherstrip from the pinch-weld flange. Start at the upper right corner.



Installation Procedure






Important: The weatherstrip attaches to the pinch-weld flange in 6 areas. The weatherstrip length distributes equally around the door opening.


1. Install the weatherstrip at the top right corner. Seat the weatherstrip onto the pinch-weld flange.
2. Position and install the weatherstrip by hand.
3. Using a rubber mallet during the final installation may be required in the thick flange areas and in each corner.
4. Install the rear trim plate. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement (Carpet Retainer Replacement) in Interior Trim.
5. Install the body side trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Left Body Side (Trim Panel Replacement - Left Body Side) and Trim Panel Replacement - Right Body Side (Trim Panel Replacement - Right Body Side) in Interior Trim.
6. Install the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper (Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper) in Interior Trim.
7. Install the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left (Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left) and Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Right (Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Right) in Interior Trim.
8. Close the door.