[Z06] Plastic trim??
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 503
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From: Warner Robins Georgia
I replaced this part on the passenger side. Unfortunately, I wound up spending about $300.00 or so. The problem is, all the parts envolved have GM sealant on them and to remove the parts becomes destructive. I gave up trying to finese the weather strip off and just pulled everything off and replaced with new parts.
So basically, pull everything off the best that you can, take inventory, go to the dealer and say "Hey, I need these!". Fork over the cash and drink a beer.
Be patient on assembly and use plenty of the black gooey stuff or you're going to leak.
And one other thing, don't over torque the drip rail.
So basically, pull everything off the best that you can, take inventory, go to the dealer and say "Hey, I need these!". Fork over the cash and drink a beer.
Be patient on assembly and use plenty of the black gooey stuff or you're going to leak.
And one other thing, don't over torque the drip rail.
Last edited by GotMoJo; Feb 16, 2007 at 08:57 PM.
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,394
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From: Melbourne FL
I have the same issue with my driver side. I have not fixed it yet but the below part numbers should help:
Driverside: 10331563
Reveal molding - Side Hard top Left 1999 - 2004
Pass-side: 10331562
Reveal molding - Side Hard top Right 1999 - 2004
The above parts are the hard plastic parts (cracked parts). I am not sure what other parts are needed.
Check out the link below.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1476066
Hope this helps!
Driverside: 10331563
Reveal molding - Side Hard top Left 1999 - 2004
Pass-side: 10331562
Reveal molding - Side Hard top Right 1999 - 2004
The above parts are the hard plastic parts (cracked parts). I am not sure what other parts are needed.
Check out the link below.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1476066
Hope this helps!
Weahterstrip retainer #10297742 (driver's side) cost $66.96
Both can be purchased cheaper at online dealership stores gmpartshouse etc.
These can be a PITA to swap out. The factory typically uses a ton of weatherstripping adhesive when they install these making disassembly a choir. Also. you will most likely need to purchase the metal weatherstrip retainer and replace that at the same time. It has foam tape which holds it in place and with the adhesive it will typically get bent during removal. So that part will most likely get damaged during removal. The retainer has to come off before the plastic reveal molding can be removed.
I would consult a GM repair manual prior to installing these parts. As GM denotes very specific locations, lenghts and bead sizes to apply weatherstrip adhesive for both of these parts to prevent water leakage. My dealership skimped on the weatherstrip adhesive and mine has been leaking for the past year under heavy rains.
I will be repairing the weatherstrip retainer myself next weekend.
