Liftgate Weatherstrip Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Liftgate Weatherstrip WARNING: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury. WARNING: When a liftgate hydraulic system component is removed, installed or disconnected, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle, liftgate hydraulic system, or personal injury. Procedure Start at the upper corner of the liftgate opening and pull the weatherstrip away from the liftgate opening flange. Position the weatherstrip in the upper corner of the liftgate opening. Working downward along the edge, install the weatherstrip on the liftgate opening flange ensuring that the carrier is fully seated in the corners. Using a rubber mallet, ensure that the weatherstrip is seated on the entire liftgate opening flange.

Callout

Component Name

Liftgate Weatherstrip

WARNING:

When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

WARNING:

When a liftgate hydraulic system component is removed, installed or disconnected, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle, liftgate hydraulic system, or personal injury.

Procedure

Start at the upper corner of the liftgate opening and pull the weatherstrip away from the liftgate opening flange.
Position the weatherstrip in the upper corner of the liftgate opening.
Working downward along the edge, install the weatherstrip on the liftgate opening flange ensuring that the carrier is fully seated in the corners.
Using a rubber mallet, ensure that the weatherstrip is seated on the entire liftgate opening flange.