Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply new liftgate weather-strip sealing strip to pinch-weld flange (1) if required.
- Align the liftgate weather-strip to the top center of the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange.
- Align the liftgate weather-strip to the top corners of the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange.
- Starting at the top center of the liftgate opening pinch-weld flange and working towards the bottom center, being careful not to stretch the liftgate weather-strip while installing it.
- Use a rubber mallet to ensure full engagement of the liftgate weather-strip to the pinch-weld flange.
- Pull the tear strip at the liftgate body wedge around the entire length of liftgate opening to remove.
- Removal of the tear strip should pull the inner lip of the liftgate weather-strip out over the interior trim. Spooning of the liftgate weather-strip may be required to complete the installation of the liftgate weather-strip.
- Spooning of the reused liftgate weather-strip will be required to complete the placement of the liftgate weather-strip.
- Close the liftgate.
IMPORTANT:
A mastic/sealer/glue is inside of new liftgate weather-strips. If a new weather-strip in being installed, weather-strip adhesive should not be used.
If the liftgate weather-strip is reused, weather-strip adhesive should be used.
If the liftgate weather-strip is reused, weather-strip adhesive should be used.