Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement

Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Lower the window.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair
3. Starting at one end of the door window inner belt seal strip (1) pull upward in order to release the seal strip.




4. If further disassembly of the door is required, remove the auxiliary water deflector.

1. Gently remove folded portion of deflector from the door flange.
2. Lift deflector up and out of the door.

Installation Procedure




1. If the auxiliary water deflector was removed during disassembly, install the deflector.

1. Insert the water deflector into the rear portion of the door, inboard of the window.
2. Fold the perforated part of the deflector over the door flange.
3. Press to secure the water deflector to the door flange.





Important: When reusing the window belt seal strip, the flange mounting area (2) must be pinched together in order to counteract the splaying effect when removed. Use a thumb and an index finger in order to pinch the carrier (3) back together.


2. Work from one end of the seal strip to the other.
3. Position the door window belt seal strip over the flange of the door inner panel.
4. Position the notch in the belt seal strip to the rear stationary window frame.

Important: Do not distort the seal strip.


5. Press down in order engage the door window inner belt seal strip the entire length of the door.
6. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair