Tools Needed:
1. Phillips Head Screwdriver
2. Flat-Head Screwdriver
3. Clean Rag
4. Adhesion Promoter (optional)
5. New Weatherstrip (specific to your Toyota Sequoia model and year)
6. Utility Knife
7. Scissors
Instructions:
1. Remove the Interior Trim Panel:
- Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws holding the interior trim panel around the back window in place.
- Gently pry off the trim panel with a flat-head screwdriver (be careful not to damage it).
2. Remove Old Weatherstripping:
- Once the trim panel is removed, you will see the old weatherstripping around the back window frame.
- Use the utility knife to carefully cut through the old weatherstripping and peel it off.
- Clean the area around the window frame thoroughly with the clean rag to remove any residue.
3. Apply Adhesion Promoter (Optional):
- If desired, you can apply adhesion promoter to the area where the new weatherstrip will go.
- This will help the new weatherstripping adhere better to the frame. (Follow the instructions on the adhesion promoter package for proper application.)
4. Install New Weatherstripping:
- Take the new weatherstrip and carefully measure it against the window frame.
- Trim any excess weatherstrip if needed.
- Begin installing the weatherstrip by aligning it with the top corner of the window frame and pressing it firmly into place.
- Continue around the entire window frame, pressing the weatherstrip into place as you go.
- Make sure the weatherstrip is evenly seated in the channel along the frame.
- Use the provided adhesive backing to secure the weatherstripping in place if needed.
5. Replace the Trim Panel:
- Once the weatherstrip is installed, replace the interior trim panel by aligning it with the window frame.
- Secure it back into place with the screws removed earlier.
Test the weatherstrip by closing and opening the back window to ensure it is sealed properly.
Remember, if you are unsure about any of these steps or do not have the right tools, it's best to seek professional help from an automotive technician or a body shop experienced in automotive weatherstrip replacement.
