Removal Procedure

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Starting at the bottom of the sealing strip, pull the sealing strip away from the door pinch-weld flange.
Lift upward in order to remove the upper portion of the sealing strip from the door pinch-weld flange.
Remove the sealing strip from the door.

Fig 1: Removing Sealing Strip - Rear Door Upper

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