Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Opening Weatherstrip

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove front door carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
1	Front Side Door Weatherstrip Assembly Tip: Start removal at the seal joint near bottom of door opening. Separate seal at joint, note position for installation. When re-installing, position seal over joint in location noted during removal. Press seal over flange firmly to fully secure. Locate an exposed end of the ripcord at seal joint and pull ripcord around the door opening. If seal lip is positioned under any door trim, this process will bring will bring seal lip over door trim and headliner. Secure seal lip under end of Instrument panel.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove front door carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .

Front Side Door Weatherstrip Assembly
Tip:

Start removal at the seal joint near bottom of door opening.
Separate seal at joint, note position for installation.
When re-installing, position seal over joint in location noted during removal.
Press seal over flange firmly to fully secure.
Locate an exposed end of the ripcord at seal joint and pull ripcord around the door opening. If seal lip is positioned under any door trim, this process will bring will bring seal lip over door trim and headliner.
Secure seal lip under end of Instrument panel.