Weather Stripping Removal

[BobLoblaw]

I want to know how to properly remove the (exterior) door weather stripping that surrounds the window on the outside. These are a series of metal pieces, not rubber. There 5 pieces in all I believe (per front door), 3 pieces that run the length of the window, and 2 corner 'L' pieces. They act as the first barrier between the rubber weather stripping and the outside.

 

How do I remove this without damaging it?

[Cuong Nguyen]

It's only 2 pieces. You have 1 piece that runs the length of the window and the rubber one that goes all around. Over time, weathering takes a toll on the seals and so the corders dry up and crack giving you those "L" pieces on the corners.

 

To remove:

roll down your window

remove door panel

remove mirror

remove glass

remove rubber window seal--runs the whole track of the window

and gently pry up the metal seal. This is seal pawled onto the door shell. You'd have to be extra extra careful when removing this if you plan on reusing it since it bends so easily. You'll see what I mean when you get to this step.

[BobLoblaw]

It's only 2 pieces. You have 1 piece that runs the length of the window and the rubber one that goes all around. Over time, weathering takes a toll on the seals and so the corders dry up and crack giving you those "L" pieces on the corners.

 

To remove:

roll down your window

remove door panel

remove mirror

remove glass

remove rubber window seal--runs the whole track of the window

and gently pry up the metal seal. This is seal pawled onto the door shell. You'd have to be extra extra careful when removing this if you plan on reusing it since it bends so easily. You'll see what I mean when you get to this step.

 

 

Yeah, I actually noticed that it is actually plastic, not metal, like I previously thought. Do you (or does anyone) have these 2 pieces intact? Were you able to get it out/put it in without too much trouble or was it a pain?

[Cuong Nguyen]

I've only done it once and Just took my time on it. Wasn't difficult, just time consuming.