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Tailgate Weatherstrip Replacement

NOTE: Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the tailgate weatherstrip.
  1. Open the tailgate half-way, and hold it.
  2. On both sides of the tailgate weatherstrip (A), detach the clips with a clip remover, and release the double-sided adhesive tape (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Weatherstrip Replacement
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  3. Remove the tailgate weatherstrip by pulling out on it.
  4. Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the weatherstrip and tailgate, and clean the weatherstrip and tailgate surface with alcohol. Attach the new double-sided adhesive tape (3M 4213, or equivalent) to the weatherstrip.
  5. Align the weatherstrip with both edges of the tailgate, and install the weatherstrip along the edge of the tailgate. Make sure there are no wrinkles in the weatherstrip.
  6. Install the clips in both sides.
  7. Check for water leaks (see step 8 on FRONT DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT ).
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