Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Door Side Weatherstrip

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
0102030405031.423N·mlb·ft
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Repair Procedures

Replacement

[Rear Door Side Weatherstrip]

  1. Loosen the adjusting shim bolt (B) of the rear door.

    Tightening Torque: 21.6–31 N·m

  2. Disengage the clips, then remove the rear door side seal (A).

  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

[Rear Door Side Body Weatherstrip]

  1. Disconnect the clips, then remove the rear door body side weatherstrip (A).

  2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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