Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Body Side

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Side Door Auxiliary Weatherstrip - Body Side

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front auxiliary mat lower retainer. Refer to Floor Auxiliary Mat Lower Retainer Replacement (Encore)Floor Auxiliary Mat Lower Retainer Replacement (Trax) .
1	Front Side Door Weatherstrip Procedure Starting in the center bottom of the weatherstrip, pull the weatherstrip upward and away from the pinch-weld flange. Start in the center bottom of the pinch-weld flange. Ensure that the weatherstrip and retainers are fully seated on the flange before installing the front carpet retainer. Inspect the door for proper operation. NOTE: Water test the door area after replacing the door weatherstrip to ensure no leaks.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front auxiliary mat lower retainer. Refer to Floor Auxiliary Mat Lower Retainer Replacement (Encore)Floor Auxiliary Mat Lower Retainer Replacement (Trax) .

Front Side Door Weatherstrip

Procedure

Starting in the center bottom of the weatherstrip, pull the weatherstrip upward and away from the pinch-weld flange.
Start in the center bottom of the pinch-weld flange.
Ensure that the weatherstrip and retainers are fully seated on the flange before installing the front carpet retainer.
Inspect the door for proper operation.

NOTE:

Water test the door area after replacing the door weatherstrip to ensure no leaks.