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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top Side Rear Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: It is not necessary to remove the weatherstrip retainers if only the weatherstrip needs service.

  1. Unlatch and partially lower the folding top.

    2. Object Number: 299316 Size: MH
  2. Remove the rear rail weatherstrip (4):
    3. • Pull up the weatherstrip.
    • Insert a flat-blade tool between the weatherstrip in order to break the cement bond.
  3. Remove the screws (3) from the rear rail weatherstrip retainer (2).
  4. Pry and break the foam tape cement bond in order to remove the rear rail weatherstrip retainer (2).

Cleaning and Inspection

    Object Number: 299316 Size: MH
  1. Clean the adhesive from the rear rail weatherstrip (4) if you are reusing the weatherstrip.
  2. Clean the adhesive from the rear rail weatherstrip retainer (2).
  3. Inspect the surface skin of the rear rail weatherstrip (4) for holes, tears, and breaks.
  4. Replace the weatherstrip if any of the above conditions exist.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 299316 Size: MH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Use retaining screws (3) in order to install the rear rail weatherstrip retainer (2) to the rear rail (1).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m 18 lb in).

  2. Apply a continuous bead of adhesive (5) to the rear rail weatherstrip retainer (2).
  3. Position the weatherstrip (4) to the retainer and the rear rail.
  4. Clean any weatherstrip adhesive from the rear rail weatherstrip (4) that may contact the center rail weatherstrip, and the quarter window glass.
  5. Raise and latch the folding top. Refer to Power Folding Top Operation .
  6. Inspect the rear rail weatherstrip alignment to center rail weatherstrip, and the quarter glass upper edge.