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Front Door Weatherstrip: Service and Repair




Front Door Weatherstrip Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the door or the related parts.
- Use a clip remover to remove the clips.

1. Remove the door checker mounting bolt at the A-pillar.





2. Detach the clips (A, B, C), then remove the door weatherstrip (D).

3. Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Make sure the weatherstrip is installed in the holder (E) securely.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the door checker mounting bolt before installation.
- Check for water leaks.