Has anyone replaced the great big window seal for the rear window? I purchased a replacement from E-bay but there is no adhesive included. If anyone has replaced this seal, can you share with me what kind of adhesive you used and if you have any specific instructions for replacing it?
Thanks,

DisasterDave

 

3M black super weatherstrip adhesive. Start on on corner, use the glue sparingly, and clamp it for a few minutes while you work around the window opening. (Put it over the struts first)

 

If you are referring to the rear hatch, I replaced mine about two weeks ago.

I have not used any adhesive, yet. I am waiting for it to completely settle in before tacking it down. I was advised to tack it down on the rear corners and 1 spot on the top, and two spots near the rear shelf.

Get an extra pair of hands. It will make it alot easier when you have to reattach the hatch struts.

I did mine like this.

1. Laid out the weatherstrip in back of wife's pickup to warm up.
2. Opened the rear hatch.
3. Drank a cup of coffee.
4. Removed the three rear hatch trim pieces.
5. Removed the old weatherstrip. Pulled right out.
6. Checked the condition of the original grease (in great condition).
7. Laid out new weatherstrip.
8. Unbolted rear hatch struts, unplugged rear defroster wiring, placed new weatherstrip to outside of struts and reattached struts and wiring.
9. Started in passenger side corner, working over the top to the drivers side corner.
10. Working from the DS corner, worked the strip around the back side.
11. Tested the hatch glass for fit, it fit perfectly.
12. Reattached the trim.
13. Drank another cup of coffee and cleaned up.
14. Wife came out, incredulous that it only took about an hour. She said that my CarCurse was malfunctioning - I tell her it is going to take X amount of time and she then doubles it. She usually (but not always) gets it right.

Good luck!

 

My new rear window seal was made well enough that I didn't have to use any sealer. The seal is made as one-piece with the vinyl edging that sits next to it. By simply pressing the vinyl edging onto the metal rim of the rear window, it stays in place. It's been there for a year and hasn't moved.

I don't know if your eBay replacement looks similar, but you may not need "glue". If you do use any, use the black stuff and use as little as possible.

gp

 

Good info. I gotta do mine and I was wondering how much coffee it would take!

GillRilla

 

The factory does note use any "glue" or sealant on the hatch weatherstrip. The yellowish stuff you find on a factory installed seal is actually a grease to make the installation easier. If your replacement seal requires adhesive to hold it in place I'd throw it in the trash and buy a quality piece.

 

Watch that yellow grease though- I got it every where (me and car!) and it wasn't fun to remove!
By the way I used Lonestar and have been very happy!

 

"My new rear window seal was made well enough that I didn't have to use any sealer. The seal is made as one-piece with the vinyl edging that sits next to it. By simply pressing the vinyl edging onto the metal rim of the rear window, it stays in place. It's been there for a year and hasn't moved."

 

No glue on mine either, mine came out in two pieces since the "seal" part had separated from the "channel" piece, but the new piece was all one piece, just put the channel or edging part over the rim or lip that is part of the car, worked it all around, persuaded it it with a small block of wood and a small hammer. A year later, no leaks and no glue

 

I just bought (installed last evening) the latest version of Lonestars' hatch. The corners are reinforced and I used no glue what so ever. Nice piece and a good price.

 

Thanks guys. Lots of great advice. I'll get the coffee brewing. I like the part about laying the piece out in the heat to "relaxe" it and make it easier to manage, hadn't thought about that, good point. It looks challenging, but I'm sure it will be easier than I expect. I also need to replace my outer side window seals,upper lower, and sides. That'll be a little later on.

Thanks,

DisasterDave