Front Door Weatherstrip Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the door and related parts.
Use a clip remover to remove the clips.

At the A-pillar, remove the door checker mounting bolt (A).

Fig 1: Door Checker Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Detach the clips (B, C, D), then remove the door weatherstrip (E).
Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order of removal and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the weatherstrip is installed in the holder (F) securely.
- Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the door checker mounting bolt before installation.
- Check for water leaks (see step 8 ).