I ordered my seals form Eckler’s. Fit was perfect and included six replacement pop rivets but no instructions. I use a combination of previous posts and a little common sense to get the job done. The procedure was done on my 91. Adjustments should be made for other years. Took about 30 min per door (this does not include smoke and refreshment breaks). Put both windows down and disconnect the battery. I removed the door panels completely since I wanted to do some lubing and adjusting. Pretty straightforward, just remove the screws you can see. Don’t forget the one inside the handle and the one by the hatch release. Then pry out the courtesy light using a small flat blade screwdriver – there is one hiding there. Next, pull the lock **** forward (unlocked position), place the same screw driver behind the front edge and pry to you (thanks 65Z01). Push the rod up slightly and remove the screw behind it. Pull up on the panel and hold it in one hand. Reach behind the panel and separate all the electrical connectors. Place the panel on a pre-positioned blanket. Loosen the felt adjusters with a 10mm socket to allow the window some movement. Place a few runs of masking tape along the top edge of the window just in case. The three rivets are visible. You will have to push down on the door weatherstrip to see the end ones. Drill out each rivet. My drill bit was 3 inches long so I cut a piece of fuel hose to 2 ¾ inches and slipped it over the bit for insurance. I used a small putty knife and a hammer to cut the heads off of the rivets. Starting at the front, slip a small flat blade screwdriver between the door and the old seal at the locations of the clips. Pry the clip free of the old seal. The clips will remain attached to the door. Pull the seal free. Use a small pair of needle nose pliers to pull the clips free. Clean off the wax line and wax the area. Fit the replacement seal to the door. Insure that the clips and holes for the pop rivet line up. Push the clips into the slots and install the rivets. Adjust the felt pads and tighten the bolts. Reinstall the door panel. Note that on the PS door there is a bolt behind the power window switch. Use a small amount of RTV in the socket to keep it from dropping inside the door. Remove the tape, reconnect the battery and you are done. Not that bad of a job. Actually took longer to write this up than to do one side. Hope this helps those who haven’t done it but need to.

Bill

 

Bill, nice job on this write up.

If you have the time it would make a very nice entry into the C4 Tech Tips section.

 

:lurk: I'll read this after work cause I need to do this.... Looks like you were very thorough! :thumbs:

Thanks :cheers:

 

:withstupid: exactly what i needed :D

 

Thanks...I'm printing this out! I have a set of door seals in the garage now waiting to be installed. :thumbs: