Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Auxiliary Weatherstrip

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Use a heat gun in order to heat the sliding door auxiliary weatherstrip (2). Keep the heat gun 150 mm (6 in) from the surface. Use a circular motion while applying heat for about 30 seconds.
Use a flat-bladed tool in order to peel the sliding door auxiliary weatherstrip from the panel surface. DO NOT damage the paint.
Use oil-free naphtha or alcohol in order to clean the body panel.