Rendezvous AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7 (2004)
Tailgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair
Weatherstrip Replacement - Endgate
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Open the endgate.
2. Remove the push-in retainers from each end of the endgate wearherstrip, using J 38778 .
3. Remove the endgate weatherstrip from the endgate starting at the corner of the endgate and pull the weatherstrip from the endgate pinch-weld
flange.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the ends of the weatherstrip to the endgate pinch-weld flange corners.
2. Install the push-in retainers to the holes in the pinch-weld flange.
3. Install the endgate weatherstrip to the pinch-weld flange working from each end toward the center.