Q: How to replace the front door opening Weather Strip on an extended cab on GMC Sierra 1500?
A: The process of changing the extended cab front door opening Weather Strip begins by removing both door sill plates and then opening both vehicle doors. Seamless replacement starts with removing the hinge pillar trim and body lock pillar trim and ending with windshield pillar molding removal. The Weather Strip needs to be carefully taken off from its position at the pinch-weld flange. You need to place the new Weather Strip into the door opening first while keeping its two dots on the upper right and left corners then install it on the pinch-weld flange to reach complete seatment. Follow the installation order by attaching the windshield pillar molding then the body lock pillar trim, the hinge pillar trim and ending with the sill plate. A thorough inspection of door closure force along with door-to-seal connection should follow the installation tasks.
Q: How to replace the rear door opening Weather Strip on GMC Acadia?
A: You need to remove the rear door sill plate before beginning replacement of the rear door opening weather strip. The first step involves removing the weather strip which exists on the pinch-weld flange. Position the weather strip within the door opening with the bond joint situated at the middle part of the lower section. Reinstall the rear door sill plate after you position the weather strip onto the pinch-weld flange while ensuring it rests fully against the surface.
Q: How to replace the front door window Weather Strip on GMC Yukon?
A: The first step requires removal of the door trim panel as well as the water deflector and window before starting the replacement. First disconnect the screws which enable the weather strip to be drawn from the glass run channel front and the window frame flange top and glass run channel rear before extracting it from the door. The new weather strip should be positioned exactly where the previous one was located on each area: front of the glass run channel then top of the window frame flange before reaching the rear of the glass run channel. Follow installation procedure by placing bolts at their positions and then tightening them to 6 N.m (53 lb in). Complete the installation by putting back the window then the water deflector and finally the door trim panel and do a final check of window operation.