If you notice leaks or wind noise, it may be time to replace the weather stripping, and your dealership can help. Hatfield Toyota offers advice about replacing your vehicle’s weather stripping.
What is Weather Stripping?
Weather stripping is a rubber insulator that is found all over your vehicle. When the stripping goes bad, you will notice leaks, rattling and drafts. If you are trying to identify specifically where the stripping is bad, you will need to inspect the entire vehicle. Look for puddled water, wet spots and air noises.
Types of Weather Stripping
You will find weather stripping sold two different ways, just as your car’s other parts are sold: manufacturer and aftermarket. The type and age of car will determine what types of seals are available:
- Door seal
- Vertical seal
- Roof-rail seal
- Window sweeps
- Trunk seal
- Windshield seal
- U-jamb seal
- Convertible seals
- A-pillar seals
- Header seal (on the windshield; it is not an exhaust seal)
How to Replace the Weather Stripping
When you identify the damage, determine what type of seal is sold for your vehicle. Before you start tearing the car apart, make sure the new parts match the existing ones.
- Remove screws and clips that hold the stripping in (set them aside and mark them)
- Strip away the old seal and use an adhesive remover to get rid of the remaining residue.
- Wash the area with a mild cleanser and dry it completely with a towel.
- Apply the new adhesive before gently setting the weather stripping in place. Make sure it is properly aligned before securing it in place.
- Press the weather stripping in place before replacing the screws and clips.
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