Exterior Window Weatherstripping Replacement
by Barry
Bolling
This
repair is performed on a 1992 Miata in the photographs
and example below. Later models may require a different method.
On the lower-exterior is a single weatherstripping
which keeps water out of the door – protecting interior components of the
door from wind and weather and creating an aesthetic appearance at the lower
edge of the window. Over the years, this weatherstripping
may decay and become unsightly. My own ’92 was showing some age, but the door
weatherstripping had become unsightly – to the point that
the molded-in metal frame of the weatherstripping
itself was showing through the thin rubber covering – rusty colored metal.
This is distracting, even once the car is cleaned and detailed.
First, obtain your weatherstripping replacements
from the dealer. My ’92 required a NA01-59-810F for the driver’s side, and
a NA01-58-810F for the passenger door.
Removing the weatherstripping takes about five
to ten minutes each:
1.
First, confirm that you received the right parts from
the dealer.
2.
Then gently pry the front and rear retainer snaps on
each weatherstripping.
3.
Grab the weatherstripping
with pliers at the rearmost edge of the door – the pliers will damage the
old weatherstripping – but you will soon discarding these to the
trash.
4.
With a firm pull, the weatherstripping
will slide back in one piece.
5.
Remove the plastic retainers being careful not to drop
them down into the door. Discard these. If you do, and you may - a cheap tool
which I call a “grabber” will help you get that piece out. Or, simply a piece
of tape on the end of a dowel rod.
Replacing each weatherstripping
is the simplest and most obvious step and takes about one minute – simply
position it carefully and snap it into place firmly listening for the click
of the interior plastic retainers. The front and rear snaps are inserted last
– observing the nearby weathersripping dress.
O
nce you have snapped each weatherstripping
into place, you are done. Enjoy the renewed appearance of your car.
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