Front window weatherstrips (vehicles with gloss package), removing and installing

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Illustrations show window weatherstrips for rear door

Fig 1: Covering Area Below Window Weatherstrips With Adhesive Tape

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Cover area below window weatherstrips - 1 - with adhesive tape - 2 -.

Fig 2: Carefully Bending Up Window Weatherstrip Slightly At Rear

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Carefully bend up window weatherstrip - 1 - slightly at rear - arrow -.

Fig 3: Using Plastic Wedge To Pry Off Window Weatherstrip From Carrier Part At Sides

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Using a plastic wedge, pry off window weatherstrip - 1 - from carrier part at sides.

Fig 4: Widening Slightly The Lower Edge On Inside Of New Window Weatherstrip Using Plastic Wedge

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Carefully widen slightly the lower edge on inside of new window weatherstrip - 1 - using a plastic wedge - 2 -.
Coat this edge and carrier part with e.g. soap solution to assist installation.

Fig 5: Inserting Window Weatherstrip From Above And Pressing Window Weatherstrip Completely Onto Carrier Part By Hand

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Insert window weatherstrip - 1 - from above and carefully press window weatherstrip completely onto carrier part by hand.