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Front Door Weatherstrip

Body and Frame › Weatherstrip
Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.
Procedures
Front Door Outer Belt Weatherstrip - Removal5 steps
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  1. Lower window completely.
  2. Insert the outer door belt molding removal tool - between belt molding and glass at rear and then slide tool forward approximately 14 cm (5.5 in.).
  3. Push down on outer belt molding and rotate upper part of tool outward from vehicle approximately 6 - 8 cm (2.5 - 3 in.) then lift up on molding to disengage from locking tab.
  4. Repeat step 2 and 3 at 28 cm (11 in.), 43 cm (17 in.), and 57 cm (22.5 in.) from rear of door.
  5. Remove outer belt molding.
Front Door Opening Seal - Installation2 steps
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Position the seal to the bottom of the door opening, with bulb facing outboard, starting the installation at the center of the lower flange. Press the seal onto the sill flange and work around the perimeter of the door opening until fully seated. Work 1/2 the way around and then start at the other end of the seal working back, making sure the splice joint has no gap and smoothing the seal to avoid puckers or wrinkles. If in extreme cold temperatures preheating the weatherstrip to 23.8° C (75° F) may be required to fully seat the weatherstrip.
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  1. Install the weatherstrip to the body mount flange.
  2. Trim the weatherstrip if necessary, and connect the ends together along the flange.
Front Door Inner Belt Weatherstrip - Removal2 steps
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  1. Remove the door trim panel, Front Door Trim Panel - Removal.
  2. Rotate the outer belt molding outboard while pulling up to disengage the retention tabs.
Front Door Outer Belt Weatherstrip - Installation2 steps
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  1. Press the outer belt molding onto the outer door window flange starting at the rear and working forward.
  2. Cycle the window to make sure the window doesn't bind on the outer belt molding.
Front Door Weatherstrip - Installation1 step
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  1. Position the seal correctly and install the plastic hook style clips on the weatherstrip to the door.
Front Door Inner Belt Weatherstrip - Installation2 steps
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  1. Press the belt molding onto the trim panel flange starting at the rear and working forward.
  2. Install the door trim panel, Front Door Trim Panel - Installation.
Front Door Weatherstrip - Removal1 step
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  1. Carefully remove the plastic hook style clips on the weatherstrip from the door and remove the seal from the door.
Front Door Opening Seal - Removal2 steps
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  1. Open the front door.
  2. Remove weatherstrip from the body mount flange.
All Technical Service Bulletins — Body - Hard To Close Left/Right Front Doors10 steps
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  1. Open the door and check the body mounted seal for proper installation and correct as necessary (Fig. 1). NOTE: Seal should be fully seated all around the door perimeter.
  2. Open and close the suspect door(s) several times. Does the door(s) still exhibit high closing effort? a.Yes >>> Proceed to Step # 3. b.No >>> Return the vehicle to the customer, the issue has been resolved.
  3. Fully close the suspect door(s) and carefully check front to rear door flushness using a straight edge/rule (1) across the front door (2) and rear door (3) surfaces near the latch level (Fig. 2).
  4. Is the suspect front door(s) under or overflush to the rear door(s)? a.Underflush -> Proceed to Step # 7. b.Overflush -> Proceed to Step # 5.
  5. Using a feeler gage or equivalent, carefully determine the amount of front door overflush (Fig. 3). NOTE: Maximum overflush should not exceed 1 to 1.5mm (.039"-.059").
  6. Is the front door overflush to the maximum specification of 1 to 1.5mm(.039"-.059")? a.Yes >>> This bulletin does not apply, continue further diagnosis. b.No >>> Proceed to Step # 7.
  7. Open the suspect front door and place a piece of tape (1) at the bottom of the striker plate (2) to mark its vertical position to the body before removing the two fasteners (3) securing it (Fig. 4).
  8. Using a rotary file or equivalent, remove a maximum of 3mm(1/8") of the outboard side of the striker locating holes (1) to allow the striker to be adjusted properly and achieve a more outboard location (Fig. 5). NOTE: Apply 3M 8682 Single Step Primer or equivalent corrosion protection using a brush.
  9. Reinstall the striker plate and fasteners aligning the bottom of the striker with the tape indicating the striker's previous vertical position to the body. Carefully recheck front to rear door flushness and adjust the striker so that the front door is 1mm(.039") overflush to the rear door to eliminate high door closing effort.
  10. Open and close the suspect door(s) several times. Does the door(s) still exhibit high closing effort? a.Yes >>> This bulletin does not apply, continue further diagnosis. b.No >>> Return the vehicle to the customer. POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. TIME ALLOWANCE: FAILURE CODE: Disclaimer: This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.
Customer Interest — Body - Hard To Close Left/Right Front Doors10 steps
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  1. Open the door and check the body mounted seal for proper installation and correct as necessary (Fig. 1). NOTE: Seal should be fully seated all around the door perimeter.
  2. Open and close the suspect door(s) several times. Does the door(s) still exhibit high closing effort? a.Yes >>> Proceed to Step # 3. b.No >>> Return the vehicle to the customer, the issue has been resolved.
  3. Fully close the suspect door(s) and carefully check front to rear door flushness using a straight edge/rule (1) across the front door (2) and rear door (3) surfaces near the latch level (Fig. 2).
  4. Is the suspect front door(s) under or overflush to the rear door(s)? a.Underflush -> Proceed to Step # 7. b.Overflush -> Proceed to Step # 5.
  5. Using a feeler gage or equivalent, carefully determine the amount of front door overflush (Fig. 3). NOTE: Maximum overflush should not exceed 1 to 1.5mm (.039"-.059").
  6. Is the front door overflush to the maximum specification of 1 to 1.5mm(.039"-.059")? a.Yes >>> This bulletin does not apply, continue further diagnosis. b.No >>> Proceed to Step # 7.
  7. Open the suspect front door and place a piece of tape (1) at the bottom of the striker plate (2) to mark its vertical position to the body before removing the two fasteners (3) securing it (Fig. 4).
  8. Using a rotary file or equivalent, remove a maximum of 3mm(1/8") of the outboard side of the striker locating holes (1) to allow the striker to be adjusted properly and achieve a more outboard location (Fig. 5). NOTE: Apply 3M 8682 Single Step Primer or equivalent corrosion protection using a brush.
  9. Reinstall the striker plate and fasteners aligning the bottom of the striker with the tape indicating the striker's previous vertical position to the body. Carefully recheck front to rear door flushness and adjust the striker so that the front door is 1mm(.039") overflush to the rear door to eliminate high door closing effort.
  10. Open and close the suspect door(s) several times. Does the door(s) still exhibit high closing effort? a.Yes >>> This bulletin does not apply, continue further diagnosis. b.No >>> Return the vehicle to the customer. POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. TIME ALLOWANCE: FAILURE CODE: Disclaimer: This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.
Front Door Outer Belt Weatherstrip - Removal5 steps
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  1. Lower window completely.
  2. Insert the outer door belt molding removal tool - between belt molding and glass at rear and then slide tool forward approximately 14 cm (5.5 in.).
  3. Push down on outer belt molding and rotate upper part of tool outward from vehicle approximately 6 - 8 cm (2.5 - 3 in.) then lift up on molding to disengage from locking tab.
  4. Repeat step 2 and 3 at 28 cm (11 in.), 43 cm (17 in.), and 57 cm (22.5 in.) from rear of door.
  5. Remove outer belt molding.
Front Door Opening Seal - Installation2 steps
ℹ NOTE
Position the seal to the bottom of the door opening, with bulb facing outboard, starting the installation at the center of the lower flange. Press the seal onto the sill flange and work around the perimeter of the door opening until fully seated. Work 1/2 the way around and then start at the other end of the seal working back, making sure the splice joint has no gap and smoothing the seal to avoid puckers or wrinkles. If in extreme cold temperatures preheating the weatherstrip to 23.8° C (75° F) may be required to fully seat the weatherstrip.
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  1. Install the weatherstrip to the body mount flange.
  2. Trim the weatherstrip if necessary, and connect the ends together along the flange.
Front Door Inner Belt Weatherstrip - Removal2 steps
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  1. Remove the door trim panel, Front Door Trim Panel - Removal.
  2. Rotate the outer belt molding outboard while pulling up to disengage the retention tabs.
Front Door Outer Belt Weatherstrip - Installation2 steps
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  1. Press the outer belt molding onto the outer door window flange starting at the rear and working forward.
  2. Cycle the window to make sure the window doesn't bind on the outer belt molding.
Front Door Weatherstrip - Installation1 step
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  1. Position the seal correctly and install the plastic hook style clips on the weatherstrip to the door.
Front Door Inner Belt Weatherstrip - Installation2 steps
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  1. Press the belt molding onto the trim panel flange starting at the rear and working forward.
  2. Install the door trim panel, Front Door Trim Panel - Installation.
Front Door Weatherstrip - Removal1 step
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  1. Carefully remove the plastic hook style clips on the weatherstrip from the door and remove the seal from the door.
Front Door Opening Seal - Removal2 steps
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  1. Open the front door.
  2. Remove weatherstrip from the body mount flange.
All Technical Service Bulletins — Body - Hard To Close Left/Right Front Doors10 steps
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  1. Open the door and check the body mounted seal for proper installation and correct as necessary (Fig. 1). NOTE: Seal should be fully seated all around the door perimeter.
  2. Open and close the suspect door(s) several times. Does the door(s) still exhibit high closing effort? a.Yes >>> Proceed to Step # 3. b.No >>> Return the vehicle to the customer, the issue has been resolved.
  3. Fully close the suspect door(s) and carefully check front to rear door flushness using a straight edge/rule (1) across the front door (2) and rear door (3) surfaces near the latch level (Fig. 2).
  4. Is the suspect front door(s) under or overflush to the rear door(s)? a.Underflush -> Proceed to Step # 7. b.Overflush -> Proceed to Step # 5.
  5. Using a feeler gage or equivalent, carefully determine the amount of front door overflush (Fig. 3). NOTE: Maximum overflush should not exceed 1 to 1.5mm (.039"-.059").
  6. Is the front door overflush to the maximum specification of 1 to 1.5mm(.039"-.059")? a.Yes >>> This bulletin does not apply, continue further diagnosis. b.No >>> Proceed to Step # 7.
  7. Open the suspect front door and place a piece of tape (1) at the bottom of the striker plate (2) to mark its vertical position to the body before removing the two fasteners (3) securing it (Fig. 4).
  8. Using a rotary file or equivalent, remove a maximum of 3mm(1/8") of the outboard side of the striker locating holes (1) to allow the striker to be adjusted properly and achieve a more outboard location (Fig. 5). NOTE: Apply 3M 8682 Single Step Primer or equivalent corrosion protection using a brush.
  9. Reinstall the striker plate and fasteners aligning the bottom of the striker with the tape indicating the striker's previous vertical position to the body. Carefully recheck front to rear door flushness and adjust the striker so that the front door is 1mm(.039") overflush to the rear door to eliminate high door closing effort.
  10. Open and close the suspect door(s) several times. Does the door(s) still exhibit high closing effort? a.Yes >>> This bulletin does not apply, continue further diagnosis. b.No >>> Return the vehicle to the customer. POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. TIME ALLOWANCE: FAILURE CODE: Disclaimer: This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.
Customer Interest — Body - Hard To Close Left/Right Front Doors10 steps
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  1. Open the door and check the body mounted seal for proper installation and correct as necessary (Fig. 1). NOTE: Seal should be fully seated all around the door perimeter.
  2. Open and close the suspect door(s) several times. Does the door(s) still exhibit high closing effort? a.Yes >>> Proceed to Step # 3. b.No >>> Return the vehicle to the customer, the issue has been resolved.
  3. Fully close the suspect door(s) and carefully check front to rear door flushness using a straight edge/rule (1) across the front door (2) and rear door (3) surfaces near the latch level (Fig. 2).
  4. Is the suspect front door(s) under or overflush to the rear door(s)? a.Underflush -> Proceed to Step # 7. b.Overflush -> Proceed to Step # 5.
  5. Using a feeler gage or equivalent, carefully determine the amount of front door overflush (Fig. 3). NOTE: Maximum overflush should not exceed 1 to 1.5mm (.039"-.059").
  6. Is the front door overflush to the maximum specification of 1 to 1.5mm(.039"-.059")? a.Yes >>> This bulletin does not apply, continue further diagnosis. b.No >>> Proceed to Step # 7.
  7. Open the suspect front door and place a piece of tape (1) at the bottom of the striker plate (2) to mark its vertical position to the body before removing the two fasteners (3) securing it (Fig. 4).
  8. Using a rotary file or equivalent, remove a maximum of 3mm(1/8") of the outboard side of the striker locating holes (1) to allow the striker to be adjusted properly and achieve a more outboard location (Fig. 5). NOTE: Apply 3M 8682 Single Step Primer or equivalent corrosion protection using a brush.
  9. Reinstall the striker plate and fasteners aligning the bottom of the striker with the tape indicating the striker's previous vertical position to the body. Carefully recheck front to rear door flushness and adjust the striker so that the front door is 1mm(.039") overflush to the rear door to eliminate high door closing effort.
  10. Open and close the suspect door(s) several times. Does the door(s) still exhibit high closing effort? a.Yes >>> This bulletin does not apply, continue further diagnosis. b.No >>> Return the vehicle to the customer. POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. TIME ALLOWANCE: FAILURE CODE: Disclaimer: This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
WEATHERSTRIP - A-PILLAR📷 2
1. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the push pin (1). 2. Remove the windshield A-pillar molding (2) and clips (3) from the windshield A-pillar.
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WEATHERSTRIP - A-PILLAR📷 1
1. Install the windshield A-pillar molding (2) and clips (3) to the windshield A-pillar. 2. Install the push pin (1).
WEATHERSTRIP - FDB - INNER
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WEATHERSTRIP - FDB - INNER📷 1
1. Remove the door trim panel, see REMOVAL. 2. Rotate the outer belt molding outboard while pulling up to disengage the retention tabs.
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WEATHERSTRIP - FDB - INNER📷 2
1. Press the belt molding onto the trim panel flange starting at the rear and working forward. 2. Install the door trim panel, see INSTALLATION.
WEATHERSTRIP - FDB - OUTER
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WEATHERSTRIP - FDB - OUTER📷 1
1 - OUTER BELT MOLDING 2 - SPECIAL TOOL #9093 3 - RETAINING TAB 4 - DOOR OUTER PANEL
1. Lower window completely.
2. Insert the outer door belt molding removal tool - 9093 between belt molding and glass at rear and then slide tool forward approximately 14 cm (5.5 in.). 3. Push down on outer belt molding and rotate upper part of tool outward from vehicle approximately 6 - 8 cm (2.5 - 3 in.) then lift up on molding to disengage from locking tab. 4. Repeat step 2 and 3 at 28 cm (11 in.), 43 cm (17 in.), and 57 cm (22.5 in.) from rear of door.
5. Remove outer belt molding.
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WEATHERSTRIP - FDB - OUTER📷 2
1. Press the outer belt molding onto the outer door window flange starting at the rear and working forward. 2. Cycle the window to make sure the window doesn't bind on the outer belt molding.
WEATHERSTRIP - FRONT DOOR
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WEATHERSTRIP - FRONT DOOR📷 1
1. Open the front door. 2. Remove weatherstrip from the body mount flange.
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WEATHERSTRIP - FRONT DOOR📷 1
NOTE: Position the seal to the bottom of the door opening, with bulb facing outboard, starting the installation at the center of the lower flange. Press the seal onto the sill flange and work around the perimeter of the door opening until fully seated. Work 1/2 the way around and then start at the other end of the seal working back, making sure the splice joint has no gap and smoothing the seal to avoid puckers or wrinkles. If in extreme cold temperatures preheating the weatherstrip to 23.8° C (75° F) may be required to fully seat the weatherstrip.
1. Install the weatherstrip to the body mount flange. 2. Trim the weatherstrip if necessary, and connect the ends together along the flange.
WEATHERSTRIP - FD - MOUNTED
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WEATHERSTRIP - FD - MOUNTED📷 1
1. Carefully remove the plastic hook style clips on the weatherstrip from the door and remove the seal from the door.
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WEATHERSTRIP - FD - MOUNTED📷 2
1. Position the seal correctly and install the plastic hook style clips on the weatherstrip to the door.
WEATHERSTRIP - HOOD TO COWL
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