Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Door seals are fitted in series production with a sealant, they are placed on the door flange and then rolled on.

Note:

If they are removed the sealant will spread on the inside of the seal and the flanks will be bent out slightly. If the seal is then refitted there is no guarantee that it will fit tightly and seal.

Therefore each seal which is removed completely should be replaced by a so called "hammer blow" seal.

When seals have been partially removed squeeze the flanks together before refitting.