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FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove A-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove B-pillar upper trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove B-pillar lower trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(4) Pull weatherstrip from door opening flange.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position weatherstrip at corners.
(2) Move upward and around edge of door opening
seating weatherstrip onto flange (Fig. 7).
(3) Engage connector plug with each end of weath-
erstrip at bottom of door opening.
(4) Install B-pillar lower trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
(5) Install B-pillar upper trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(6) Install A-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
HOOD SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise hood.
(2) Pull hood seal from upper radiator crossmem-
ber.
(3) Separate seal from upper radiator crossmember
(Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position seal on upper radiator crossmember.
(2) Press seal onto upper radiator crossmember to
seat.
Fig. 7 Door Opening
1 - REAR DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
2 - FRONT DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
Fig. 8 Hood Seal
1 - HOOD SEAL
23 - 108 WEATHERSTRIP/SEALSWJ
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LIFTGATE OPENING
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Pull seal away from flange around edge of lift-
gate opening.
(2) Separate weatherstrip from opening (Fig. 9).
(3) Clean weatherstrip flange as necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position weatherstrip in opening with left end
of seal at opening centerline.
(2) Press weatherstrip onto flange in a clockwise
direction.
(3) Center and butt weatherstrip ends together at
centerline.
(4) If necessary, cut surplus from weatherstrip
(non-plug end only).
RDR INNER BELT
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(2) Using a trim stick, carefully pry rear inner
edge of inner belt weatherstrip upward.
(3) Grasp weatherstrip and pull upward to sepa-
rate from door flange (Fig. 10).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position weatherstrip on door flange.
(2) Firmly press downward to seat weatherstrip on
flange.
(3) Install trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS
- REAR/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
RDR OUTER BELT
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(2) Using a small flat blade, disengage tangs
attaching outer belt weatherstrip to inner door panel.
(3) Lift weatherstrip upward and separate from
door (Fig. 10).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the weatherstrip onto the door flange.
(2) Force the weatherstrip onto door flange and
engage tangs. Continue rearward until it is seated on
flange.
(3) Instal trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS
- REAR/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 9 Liftgate Opening Weatherstrip
1 - LIFTGATE
2 - WEATHERSTRIP
Fig. 10 Rear Door Inner/Outer Belt Weatherstrip
1 - INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP
2 - OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP
WJWEATHERSTRIP/SEALS 23 - 109
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RDR SECONDARY
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
The rear door secondary weatherstrip is attached
to the door shutface with push-in fasteners.
(1) Open door.
(2) Using a trim panel removal tool, remove
push-in fasteners attaching secondary weatherstrip
to door shutface.
(3) Separate secondary weatherstrip from door
(Fig. 11).
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean contact area as necessary.
(2)
Position secondary weatherstrip on door shutface.
(3) Install push-in fasteners attaching secondary
weatherstrip to door shutface.
REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove C-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove B-pillar upper trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove B-pillar lower trim(Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(4) Remove screws at front of quarter trim panel.
(5) Pull weatherstrip from door opening flange.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position weatherstrip at corners.
(2) Move upward and around edge of door opening
seating weatherstrip onto flange (Fig. 7).(3) Engage connector plug with each end of weath-
erstrip at bottom of door opening.
(4) Install screws at front of quarter trim panel.
(5)
Install B-pillar lower trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install B-pillar upper trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(7) Install C-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP /
RETAINR
REMOVAL
(1) Open front and rear doors.
(2) Remove secondary seal from retainer to access
the screws holding the retainer to the A pillar and
roof panel.
(3) Remove the screws holding the retainer in
place (Fig. 12).
(4) Remove the retainer.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the retainer on the A pillar and roof
panel.
(2) Align the screw holes and install the screws.
(3) Install secondary seal.
Fig. 11 Rear Door Secondary Weatherstrip
1 - SECONDARY WEATHERSTRIP
Fig. 12 Upper Body Seal With Retainer
1 - ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP
2 - RETAINER
3 - SCREW
4 - BLOCKER
23 - 110 WEATHERSTRIP/SEALSWJ
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(2) Pinch the retention tabs holding the panel out-
let door pivot shaft to the case. The 3 plastic tabs,
located on the inside of the case, are part of the shaft
retainer (Fig. 21).
(3) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the panel outlet door pivot
shaft retainer from the pivot shaft.
(4) Remove the panel outlet door from the HVAC
housing.
REMOVAL - HEAT/DEFROST DOOR
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.(1) Remove and disassemble the HVAC housing.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL)
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - DISASSEMBLY)
(2) Remove the evaporator, and styrofoam tray
from the lower case.
(3) Place the HVAC housing upside down on a
work bench.
(4) Unscrew and remove the 2 floor heat ducts.
(5) Unsnap and remove the duct adapter from the
bottom of the heat/defrost door sub-assembly (Fig.
22).
(6) Gently pry the metal linkage from the heat/de-
frost door lever.
(7) Remove the heat/defrost door sub-assembly,
which is attached to the housing with 4 screws (Fig.
23).
(8) Pinch the retention tabs holding the heat/de-
frost door pivot shaft lever to the case. The 3 plastic
tabs, located on the inside of the case, are part of the
shaft retainer.
(9) Remove the heat/defrost door (Fig. 24).
Fig. 21 PANEL OUTLET DOOR
1 - PANEL/OUTLET DOOR
2 - DOOR SHAFT
3 - FOAM SEAL
(SPLIT)
4 - LOWER HOUSING
5 - PANEL OUTLET DOOR LEVER
6 - LEVER
Fig. 22 HEAT/DEFROST DOOR DUCTS, AND
ADAPTER
1 - FLOOR DUCT ADAPTER
2 - HEAT/DEFROST DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
3 - DOOR LEVERS
4 - LOWER HOUSING
5 - FLOOR DUCTS
6 - LINKAGE
7 - RETAINING TABS
WJDISTRIBUTION 24 - 47
MODE DOOR (Continued)
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REMOVAL - PANEL/DEFROST DOOR
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Remove and disassemble the HVAC housing.
See HVAC Housing in this group for the procedures.
(2) Pinch the retention tabs holding the panel/de-
frost door pivot shaft to the case. The 3 plastic tabs,
located on the inside of the case, are part of the shaft
retainer (Fig. 25).
(3) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the panel/defrost door
pivot shaft retainer from the pivot shaft.
(4) Remove the panel/defrost door from the HVAC
housing.
Fig. 23 HEAT/DEFROST DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1 - HEAT/DEFROST DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
2 - LEVERS
3 - LOWER HOUSING
4 - SCREWS
5 - LINKAGE
Fig. 24 HEAT/DEFROST DOOR REMOVAL
1 - HEAT/DEFROST DOOR
2 - LOWER HOUSING
3 - HEAT/DEFROST DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
4 - FLOOR DUCTS
5 - DOOR LEVER
Fig. 25 PANEL/DEFROST DOOR
1 - UPPER HOUSING
2 - LEVER
3 - PANEL/DEFROST MODE DOOR
24 - 48 DISTRIBUTIONWJ
MODE DOOR (Continued)