Q: How to replace the rear door Weather Strip on Cadillac CTS?
A: The first step in replacing the rear door Weather Strip involves removing the carpet retainer. Start by pulling the Weather Strip from its position at the upper rear part of the door opening outboard of the flange as you move clockwise around the door perimeter for complete removal. To install the Weather Strip position it into the upper corner of the center pillar while ensuring that the rubber side faces outboard of the automobile. Apply the Weather Strip on the door opening flange front edge by pushing it downwards until the carrier settles into both corners. Start by placing the Weather Strip in the center pillar corner then install it towards the back part of the door opening and roof rail. Drive in each part of the Weather Strip firmly onto the entire door opening flange by using a rubber mallet. You can install the close-out lip by putting a plastic trim stick or similar tool over the interior trim on door openings or by using the attached pull-string on new weather strips for positioning the lip into place. Finally, reinstall the carpet retainer.
Q: How to replace the front door window Weather Strip on Cadillac Escalade?
A: The process of replacing the front door window weather strip requires removal of the door trim panel subsequently followed by removal of the water deflector and window. First secure the door by removing its screws then slowly pull the weather strip out from all three locations: the front of the glass run channel and the top and back of the window frame flange before complete removal. Install the new product at the front of the glass run channel followed by the top of the window frame flange and the rear of the glass run channel before tightening bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in) according to Service Precautions Fastener Notice. Complete the procedure by reinstalling the window followed by the water deflector and door trim panel then check the window operation.
Q: How to remove and replace the Weather Strip on the windshield frame on Cadillac XLR?
A: First open both doors and lower your folding top to work on removing and installing the windshield frame weather strip. Begin by removing both left and right window filler panel coverings before continuing with the windshield upper garnish molding. Pull the weather strip away from its mountings at the top windshield frame using your fingertips while removing attached screws. Use the upper corner openings to access the street from its two windscreen frame screws and install the flaps afterward. Remove all remaining old sealant from the retainer of the windshield weather strip. Start by putting the left and right upper corner screws into the windshield frame then tighten them to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in). Fit the tail end of the windshield weather strip onto the upper retaining frame before screwing and tightening it into position at each edge of the windshield frame to 2.5 N.m. Install the windshield upper molding and left and right window filler panel decorations back in place. After setting the top in position you should examine the contact between the weather strip and windshield frame before locking the doors.