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How To Repair Your Weatherstripping - Airtight

Make Your '84-'96 Door Weatherstripping New Again
By Cam Benty
Weatherstripping Repair Weatherstripping
Our weatherstripping had seen... 
   
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Weatherstripping Repair Weatherstripping
Our weatherstripping had seen better days.
Weatherstripping Repair New Door Panels
We are also due for some new... 
   
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Weatherstripping Repair New Door Panels
We are also due for some new door panels from Al Knoch. The upper portion of this panel is completely destroyed.
Weatherstripping Repair Remove Inner Door Panel
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Weatherstripping Repair Remove Inner Door Panel
Carefully unhook and remove the inner door panel. Lower the window glass to the lowest point and unhook the battery to keep it from running down. Drill out the three rivets (31/416-inch drill bit), holding the outer window seal in place; make sure you don't drill through the door. The three rivets can be accessed with the window in the down position.
Weatherstripping Repair Clips Of Old Seal
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Weatherstripping Repair Clips Of Old Seal
Here's a close-up look at the clips from the old seal, and a view of the new outer one. When installing the new seal, be sure to keep it straight, as it has an inner metal brace that can bend. You want a straight seal at the top of the door.
Weatherstripping Repair Window Molding Release Tool
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Weatherstripping Repair Window Molding Release Tool
Using a window-molding release tool, the outer window seal can be removed. Be careful not to scar the paint. The clips release from the inner door frame by pushing them up.

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