Seal - Primary - Rear Door - LH - Adjust: Adjust
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to avoid damage to paintwork and exterior trim.
- If the vehicle is equipped with plastic race track trim, gently separate the plastic trim from the vehicle spine.NOTE: Do not remove the race track trim.
- Use a heat gun on the lowest setting to warm the primary seal at the spine, and soften the adhesive.CAUTION: Make sure to keep the heat gun moving, to prevent overheating or burning any one spot on the vehicle.
- Carefully and incrementally separate the primary seal from the body at the spine.NOTE: If the primary seal is damaged, replace the seal SEAL - PRIMARY - REAR DOOR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Use IPA wipes to clean the adhesive from under the primary seal, and allow at least 1 minute to dry.
- Reposition the upper sides of the primary seal so that the flat outer edge of the primary seal is 42 mm from the body along the spine.NOTE: Warm the primary seal and butyl compound to accommodate placement of the seal.
- Apply a uniform 3 mm continuous bead of weather strip adhesive under the primary seal and allow the adhesive to become tacky before setting the seal.
- Use the ruler to position the primary seal so that the flat outer edge of the primary seal is 42 mm from the body along the spine.
- Use a seam roller to apply even pressure and set the seal.CAUTION: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Use IPA wipes to clean any visible adhesive from the race track trim.
- If the vehicle is equipped with plastic race track trim, gently attach the plastic trim to the vehicle spine.
- Use the ultrasonic leak detector to verify the adjusted primary seal's compliance.