Front Side Door Rear Weatherstrip Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Sky. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Side Door Rear Weatherstrip

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Side Door Weatherstrip Rear Screw NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 2 N.m (18 in)
2	Front Door Weatherstrip NOTE: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice . Tip: The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength. Use a J 25070 Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old weatherstrip. Clean all adhesive from panel and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new weatherstrip. Apply 2 layers of adhesive tape. When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion. Using the palm of the hand, wet out the weatherstrip to the panel and ensure full adhesion of the weatherstrip is made.

Callout

Component Name

Front Side Door Weatherstrip Rear Screw

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 in)

Front Door Weatherstrip

NOTE: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice .

Tip:

The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
Use a J 25070 Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old weatherstrip. Clean all adhesive from panel and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new weatherstrip.
Apply 2 layers of adhesive tape.
When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
Using the palm of the hand, wet out the weatherstrip to the panel and ensure full adhesion of the weatherstrip is made.