Removal Procedure
- Fold down the rear seat.
- Remove the rear removable glass panel.
- Remove the midgate. Refer to Midgate Replacement .
- Remove the push-in retainer (1).
- Starting from one end, remove the weatherstrip from the vehicle.
- Clean all mating surfaces for the weatherstrip using a lint-free cloth with Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) Naptha or a 50/50 mixture, by volume, of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water to remove left over adhesive residue.