Front Door Weatherstrip Replacement

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NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the door.
Use a clip remover to remove the clips.

At the A-pillar, remove the door checker mounting bolt (A).

Fig 1: Door Checker Mounting Bolt And Clips With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Detach the clips (B, C, D), then remove the door weatherstrip (E).
Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the door checker mounting bolt before installation.
- Check for water leaks (see step 9.