Lumina V6-191 3.1L (1990)
Dollar Opening Weatherstrip to Frame
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DOLLAR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP TO FRAME
If test indicates noise in this area, the weatherstrip to door frame contact can be checked using dollar bill method.
DOLLAR BILL METHOD:
Place a dollar or similar size piece of paper between weatherstrip and contact surface, then close door.
Slowly withdraw the bill or paper after the door is closed to check the amount of pressure on the weatherstrip.
There should be a medium amount of resistance as the bill or paper is slowly withdrawn. Continue around the entire seal area. If there is little
or no resistance, it indicates there is insufficient contact to form a good seal. This test may indicate that the door or weatherstrip is out of
alignment.
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Remove garnish molding at door opening.
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Pull down weatherstrip in area of light contact.
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After determining length of shim stock, remove 1/4" off the width of the material, fold in half and properly position on flange in area to
be shimmed.
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Shim weatherstrip outboard using glass setting tape (Figure 1-1).
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Install weatherstrip over shim material.
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Reinstall garnish molding.
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Seal shim and weatherstrip to body using clear auto sealer (Figure 1-2).
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With clean shop towel wipe excess clear auto sealer from area of repair.
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Clean any excessive sealer from weatherstrip with shop towel lightlty coated with mineral spirits.
IMPORTANT:
If more contact is required adjust lower door outboard SLIGHTLY (approximately 1 to 1.5 mm) by loosening LOWER DOOR SIDE
HINGE NUTS, and moving door outboard, tighten nuts to 27 N-m. (20 lb. ft.).
NOTICE:
MOVING DOOR OUTBOARD MORE THAN SPECIFIED AMOUNT MAY CREATE AN UNSEALED CONDITION AT THE
BOTTOM OF THE DOOR FRAME TO WEATHERSTRIP.
Front Window Run Channel to Door Frame
