I am looking to move up to a C5. I looked at a 99 vert today. It's in pretty good condition and all, but have a question on the weatherstrip. My question is the piece that goes between the window (drivers and passenger side) and the top it seems to have a split in the middle and in the end of the piece at the back of the glass. I hope I am explaining this clear enough is them splits supposed to be in these pieces of the weatherstrip. I did do a search and couldn't find what I was looking for..I hope someone can help.

 

You can replace the weatherstrips you just might like to check prices. The clip that seems to be missing is the blow out clip.

Here's the procedure. PM me if youd like the doc with the diagrams

Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement - Folding Top Front and Center Side Rail
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front and center side weatherstrip from the retainer. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Folding Top .


2. Remove the screws from the side weatherstrip retainer.
3. Remove the retainer.
4. Pull the window blowout clip from the front side retainer.
5. Clean the adhesive from the blowout clip using 3M™ P/N 8984 or equivalent.
Installation Procedure


1. Apply sealer, GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the front side of the blowout clip on the front side retainer.
2. Align and install the clip to the middle screw hole of the front side retainer.


3. Apply sealer, GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the rear of the blowout clip and the adjacent area of the front side retainer.


4. Apply a bead of sealer, GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the upper edge of the front section of the roof main control link on the front side retainer (3).


5. Position the retainer to the side rail.
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.
6. Loosely install the front screw attaching the retainer.
7. Install the remaining screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 4 N•m (35 lb in).
8. Apply sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), to the retainer (3, 4) and install the weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Folding Top .
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Document ID# 656766
2002 Chevrolet Corvette




Document ID# 656619
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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Weatherstrip Replacement - Folding Top Front and Center Side Rails
Removal Procedure
Important
You can remove the front side rail and the center side rail weatherstrips separately.


1. Remove the screw from the front side rail weatherstrip.
2. Remove the front side rail weatherstrip. If required remove the center side rail weatherstrip.
3. Clean the adhesive from the mounting surface using 3M™ P/N 8984 or equivalent.
Installation Procedure


1. Apply sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the forward end of the front side weatherstrip retainer (1).


2. Apply a bead of sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent 6 mm (2.4 in) high around the front side retainer (1) in the following places:
o At the front upper corner (3)
o On both sides (2)


3. Apply a drop of sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent (3) 12 mm (0.5 in) in diameter to the screw heads of the center side retainer.
4. Remove the protective film from the adhesive on the weatherstrip.


5. Install the side rail weatherstrip, as necessary.
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.
6. Install the screw to the front side rail weatherstrip.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 4 N•m (35 lb in).
7. Reposition the top to the original position.
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Document ID# 656619
2002 Chevrolet Corvette


Weatherstrip Replacement - Folding Top Rear Side Rail
Removal Procedure


1. Position the #1 bow and the #5 bow up.


2. Remove the push-in retainers from the bottom of the rear side rail weatherstrip.
3. Remove the weatherstrip.
4. Clean the adhesive from the mounting surface using 3M™ P/N 8984 or equivalent.
Installation Procedure


1. Apply a bead of sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), to the upper and lower corners of the weatherstrip retainer.


2. Remove the protective film from the adhesive on the back of the weatherstrip.
3. Install the weatherstrip to the rear side rail retainer.
4. Install the rear weatherstrip into the end of the center rail side weatherstrip.
5. Install the push-in retainer to the bottom of the weatherstrip.
6. Reposition the folding top to the original position.
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Document ID# 656623
2002 Chevrolet Corvette



Document ID# 656624
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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Weatherstrip Replacement - Folding Top Number Five Bow
Removal Procedure


1. Position the top closed.
2. Remove the protective pads from the ends of the #5 bow covering the nuts to the 5 bow.


3. Remove the nuts attaching the ends of the weatherstrip to the 5 bow.


4. Remove the weatherstrip.
Installation Procedure


1. Install the #5 bow weatherstrip.


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.
2. Install the nuts to the ends of the weatherstrip.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 4 N•m (35 lb in).
3. Install the protective pads to the weatherstrip nuts.
4. Install the protective pads to the ends of the bow.
5. Reposition the folding top to the original position.
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Document ID# 656624
2002 Chevrolet Corvette

 

In short, yes. These splits allow you to lower the top.

 

lower the top and you will see why.

 

Thanks for the responses much appreciated. You guys answered my question...Thanks again...

 

If you buy it, get some dielectric grease and keep them soft. Mine leaked pretty good when I got it, because the seals were starting to get dried out. You will LOVE the vert, I do.