Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair
Liftgate Weatherstrip Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the door.
2. Remove the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side) and Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim
Panel/Service and Repair/Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side) in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service
and Repair/Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement) in Interior Trim.
4. Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service
and Repair/Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side) and Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (See: Interior Moulding /
Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side) in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the rear trim plate. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Carpet/Service and Repair/Carpet Retainer
Replacement) in Interior Trim.
6. Pull the weatherstrip from the pinch-weld flange. Start at the upper right corner.
Installation Procedure
Important: The weatherstrip attaches to the pinch-weld flange in 6areas. The weatherstrip length distributes equally around the door
opening.
1. Install the weatherstrip at the top right corner. Seat the weatherstrip onto the pinch-weld flange.
2. Position and install the weatherstrip by hand.
3. Using a rubber mallet during the final installation may be required in the thick flange areas and in each corner.
4. Install the rear trim plate. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Carpet/Service and Repair/Carpet Retainer
Replacement) in Interior Trim.
5. Install the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side) and Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (See: Interior Moulding /
Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side) in Interior Trim.
6. Install the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service
and Repair/Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement) in Interior Trim.
7. Install the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side) and Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim
Panel/Service and Repair/Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side) in Interior Trim.
8. Close the door.