GM 15219154
Glass Weatherstrip, Front Passenger Side

To change the weather strip on the mid gate lower section begin by folding down your rear seat and removing the rear removable glass panel. The first step is to remove both the midgate and floor hinge molding. Proceed to take out the weather strip starting from the end point of your vehicle. Initiate installation when the weather strip reaches a temperature of 21°C (70°F) or higher. Fit in the weather strip beginning at the vehicle's end yet ensure all edges completely attach to their slots. Install first the floor hinge molding followed by the midgate and then close the midgate before reattaching the rear removable glass panel. Check the weather strip condition while both the glass panel is in place and the midgate retains its closed position subsequently return the rear seat to its upright position.

You need to unfold the rear seat on 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT and Chevrolet Avalanche models for proper access to the midgate upper weather strip. Begin with removing the rear removable glass panel, the midgate, and finally the cargo stowage box (Box Replacement - Cargo Stowage). Begin this project by taking off the weather strip from the starting point of the vehicle. Begin the weather strip replacement procedure once the material temperature reaches 21°C (70°F) or higher. Start applying the weather strip from one end and push the corners into total seating. Replace the cargo stowage box first then put back the midgate and install the rear glass panel. Look at the weather strip while testing both the closed midgate and installed glass window. Return the rear seat to its upright position.

When repairing the lower mid gate weather strip you need to first lower the rear seat and disassemble the rear removable glass panel plus midgate and floor hinge molding. Seize the weather strip at one end of the vehicle to start the removal process. Begin putting in the new weather strip from one end when both surfaces achieve a minimum temperature of 21°C (70°F). Insert the weather strip fully into each corner area before reattaching the floor hinge molding and midgate. Replace the rear removable glass panel after you fasten the midgate. Check the weather strip position while you close the midgate and put in the glass panel before restoring the rear seat to its upright setting.

Before installing the new upper weather strip on the mid gate start by lowering the rear seat then taking off the rear removable glass panel and the midgate. Start taking off the weather strip from the vehicle's first side. Begin the weather strip installation process when the parts reach 21°C (70°F). Start painting from a single spot and check that the edges properly settle into the corners. Fasten the midgate into place before putting back the rear removable glass panel. Verify weather strip positioning by placing the midgate then glass panel and standing the rear seat upright.

Starting the front door window glass weather strip replacement process requires users first to remove the door trim panel and water deflector. The process starts with removing the window from the door before unscrewing the bolts. The weather strip has to be extracted first from the glass run channel front then from the window frame flange top before removing it from the door. Install the new weather strip by placing it in its original positions which include the front of the glass run channel and the top of the window frame flange and the rear of the glass run channel. Position the bolts on the designated spots before securing them at 6 N.m (53 lb in). You should reinstall the window followed by the water deflector and the door trim panel. Perform an examination of the window functions as the final step.

The first step to replace an outer belt sealing strip on the front door window consists of lowering the window and removing the outside mirror. Gently pulling the forward section of the outer sealing strip allows you to unhook the rear portion from the window channel groove before removing it from the door. The installation process begins with inserting the rear end of the new sealing strip into the window run channel after which you should lower the strip and press it down for placement. As the last step reinstall the outside mirror and use the window to its raised height.

Before starting to replace the Crew Cab sunroof window weather strip you must first remove the sunroof window. Following the removal of the sunroof window you should proceed with carefully removing its weather strip from this perimeter of the window opening. When installing the sunroof window weather strip you must position it correctly on the sunroof window perimeter where it should rest fully in place. After reinstalling the sunroof window onto the sunroof module assembly check that complete watertightness exists.

The area should be clean and free of foreign material.

Begin by removing the door trim panel.

First, lower the window and remove the outside mirror.

Fold down the rear seat and remove the rear removable glass panel, followed by the midgate.

Reinstall the rear removable glass panel and inspect the weatherstrip to ensure it is properly seated.

Fold down the rear seat and remove the rear removable glass panel.

Peel the weatherstrip from the rear side door opening away from the channel, pulling it from the pinchweld flange.

Close the endgate and inspect for any interference.

Remove the water deflector and the window.

The windshield pillar molding.

Ensure to follow the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

Align the paint mark on the weatherstrip to the outer top center of the pinch weld flange, then push the weatherstrip onto the flange starting from the top center of the endgate opening, ensuring it is completely seated around the liftgate opening.

A clean environment is important to prevent dust or dirt from interfering with the adhesive backing, as foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

Check the door closing effort and ensure a proper seal to the door fit.

Check the door closing effort and ensure a proper seal to the door fit.

Insert the groove of the weatherstrip into the endgate opening flange from either side.

First, remove the rear door sill plate.

Close the door.

Open the door and pull the roof drip molding from the pinchweld and the windshield molding flange.

Align the new sealing strip in place, lower it, and press it into position.

Open the liftgate and remove the weatherstrip molding from the pinch-weld flange by firmly gripping it and carefully pulling it out and away from the vehicle.

Place the new weatherstrip in the same locations: the front of the glass run channel, the top of the window frame flange, and the rear of the glass run channel.

Reinstall the windshield pillar molding, hinge pillar trim panel, and sill plate.

Align the slot in the rear hood seal with the cowl pinch-weld flange and press it into place.

Reinstall the front door sill plate.

The bond joint should be at the lower center of the door opening.

Reinstall the window, the water deflector, and the door trim panel, and finally, inspect the operation of the window.

First, pull up on the rear hood seal and remove it from the cowl pinch-weld flange.

Take out the weatherstrip from the door opening flange.

Position the new weatherstrip into the rear side door opening, ensuring it is fully seated in the pinch-weld flange.

Reinstall the window, the water deflector, and the door trim panel.