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Body Side Seals - Primary Seal, Front Door, LH - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Loosely install the LH primary front side body seal to the body.
  2. Align the joint line of the LH primary front side body seal to the marking on the B-pillar.
    NOTE: Make sure the seal strings are positioned towards the interior of the vehicle when aligning the primary seal.
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  3. Install the clip that attaches the LH primary front side body seal to the upper B-pillar.
    NOTE: Make sure the edge of the seal are parallel with and above the marking on the upper B-pillar.
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  4. Align the outer edge of the LH primary front side body seal to the bottom of the LH upper brightwork.
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  5. Install the clips (x2) that attach the LH primary front side body seal to the mid B-pillar and the A-pillar.
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  6. Pull the seal strings from the new seal.
  7. Tuck the seal into the bright molding, and make sure that it fits properly to the trim panels and the headliner.
  8. Press the seal into the lower corners, and then install the rest of the seal to the body.
    NOTE: Stretch and tuck the seal so that it is evenly distributed around the perimeter.
  9. Install the LH B-pillar applique. See EXTERIOR TRIM FITTINGS - LHD - ASSEMBLY B-PILLAR APPLIQUE LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .