Front door rubber seal

Cardina1 · Jul 14th, 2016, 20:54

I need to replace the drivers side as it has perished/rubbed away in he middle, anyone replaced one and got any tips?

happy diver · Jul 14th, 2016, 21:35

squeeze the metal together first especially at the bends

ITSv40 · Jul 14th, 2016, 21:41

If you are talking about the seal that goes around the top of the door opening, just pull the old one off and push the new one on. A gentle thump all round with the palm of your hand should suffice. Tuck both ends in under the trim and job done.

If it is the seal attached to the door, a bit more complicated. You will need a smear of washing up liquid on the lip of the seal to act as lube and feed it in to the retaining groove with a flat bladed knife. A paint stripping knife or a table knife will be ideal. A bit fiddly and needs a 'knack' to feed the rubber seal into the door groove.

druid · Jul 15th, 2016, 00:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by happy diver

squeeze the metal together first especially at the bends

Agree. And follow itsv40's advise.

canis · Jul 15th, 2016, 12:59

When refitting, do the top edge first, beginning with the rear-most corner and working forwards from there.

Cardina1 · Jul 15th, 2016, 16:46

Ta chaps.

Jul 14th, 2016, 20:54	#1
Cardina1 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2023 19:59 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Leyland	Front door rubber seal I need to replace the drivers side as it has perished/rubbed away in he middle, anyone replaced one and got any tips? __________________ Víðarr (Vidar), 53 P2 Volvo S40 1.6.

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ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:52 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	If you are talking about the seal that goes around the top of the door opening, just pull the old one off and push the new one on. A gentle thump all round with the palm of your hand should suffice. Tuck both ends in under the trim and job done. If it is the seal attached to the door, a bit more complicated. You will need a smear of washing up liquid on the lip of the seal to act as lube and feed it in to the retaining groove with a flat bladed knife. A paint stripping knife or a table knife will be ideal. A bit fiddly and needs a 'knack' to feed the rubber seal into the door groove. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport Lux - Daily Driver. 178k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 67k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jul 15th, 2016, 16:46	#6
Cardina1 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2023 19:59 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Leyland	Ta chaps. __________________ Víðarr (Vidar), 53 P2 Volvo S40 1.6.

Jul 15th, 2016, 12:59	#5
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Today 02:52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	When refitting, do the top edge first, beginning with the rear-most corner and working forwards from there.

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