Window weatherstripping replacement help needed

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Window weatherstripping replacement help needed

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I have to replace the driver's side window weatherstripping. Does anyone know the best way to do this? I have the part in hand but I'd like to save the $90/hour in labor that the dealer charges. Thanks!
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Re: Window weatherstripping replacement help needed (VGTPILOT)

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Is it glued on or does it have a track that holds it?And Welcome back after a 7-half year absense!!!!
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Post by VGTPILOT »

Thanks! I haven't really had an issues with it in all that time. It's been a great vehicle! It don't think it's glued in. I guess it's just pushed down into the door along the track. I'm not sure if I need to crack open the door panel or what not.
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Post by VGTPILOT »

Never mind. Got it figured out. Just pull out the old one, spray a little silicone on the rubber, then slide back down. It's was a whole lot easier than I thought.
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2021 Ram 1500 4x4 CCSB
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
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sweet, easy fix huh?Hey what did you pay for the part?And where did you get it?Mine are pretty much trashed too
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Post by ken »

I need to replace my front passenger window strip as well on my 03 vibe. Plz post the part number and source. Thanks.
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Post by ken »

according to gmpartsdirect.com the part numbers for my 03 vibe are:Passenger side: 88974657Driver side: 88974658
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Yup. Google agrees!
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according to gmpartsdirect.com the part numbers for my 03 vibe are:Passenger side: 88974657Driver side: 88974658
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This 73 year old gray haired grandma needs more specific instructions for removing/replacing the insulation around the doors.....I can afford the $300.00 the dealer wants. Please walk me through the process.Thank youmariposa37
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can anyone tell me hopw I can harmlessly remove these? I'm going to spray rubber coating over them since they look like crap, but I need them to remain intact when I remove them.
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Post by silverbullet »

should just pull out and be able to reinstall without any trouble, unless they're really destroyed. (like mine) glad this got bumped up so i finally get the part number. my driver visor is not going back on until this is fixed. it will have to be retaped and installed
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Re: Window weatherstripping replacement help needed (VGTPILOT)

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is this the rubber molding that goes all the way around the window? mine is kinked, and i hear a little air leak...
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