(Post Report) - Rubber Seal Replacement - DIY
sorry, i didn't take any photos as i was doing the job cause i didn't think it would work.. anyway, here's some guide, re-tracing my steps with post-work photos: ( If the photo attachments didn't work, pls look at my public album..)
A.) Tools I used:
1.) Plier
2.) Tooth Brush
3.) Car Wash
B.) The Seals
Consists of 2 pieces:
1.) C-Shaped piece with thin, mild metal C-clips to hug the windscreen edges on its 3-sides: both sides (left & right) + top side.
2.) Straight piece covering the bottom windscreen edge (underneath the boot lid)
Note that the ends of the C-shaped piece is tucked underneath the bottom piece.
C.) The Removal
1.) Open up your boot lid
2.) Gently lift off the end of the bottom seal, just enough so that you could pull out the end of the C-shaped piece
3.) With a plier, or similar tool, Gently pull out the C-shaped rubber away from the windscreen. Carefull not to leave rubber parts underneath the glass...
4.) Pull out until top edges and all the way to the other end
D.) Cleaning The Slots
Using some car wash liquid, use a tooth brush to brush away any dirt or rubber remaining, especially underneath the windscreen edges / slot. Big chunk of left-over rubber from your old seal could hamper slotting in of the new seal!
E.) Installation of New Rubber Seal
1.) Starting from the top edges, just push in the new seal into the slot
2.) The thin, mild C-clip would easily slide into position, and hug the edge of the windscreen glass (given that the slot is clean and free of rubber left-overs!)
3.) Make sure the top edges & the top section are properly tucked in, before finishing up all the way to the ends
4.) Your finger pressure is enough to do this
5.) Finally, open up your boot lid, lift up the bottom piece ends and tuck in the C-shaped ends in place.
DONE!
Sorry, for the front, I hv no idea. But it does look more complicated with the hard pieces on both sides. But I think it should be able to be DIYed. Maybe just need more time.
I bought the rubber piece at RM103. SO I guess I save RM77, ehh? Good enough for a quick dinner with the missus...
