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Author:  marks2ply [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:27 am ]
Post subject:  Drivers side external windows seal/scraper
Hi all my outer window seal or weather strip is looking a little perished, my question is how are they held on and removed/refitted?

I think they are about £25 each to buy.

Any info pictures would be great.

Regards

Mark
Author:  Waylander [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Drivers side external windows seal/scraper
They are held on with push in clips, they are still available few pence each, I would buy about half the full amount as some will be rusted away and some will break.

Take your time and go steady it's not a hard job
Author:  JasonGibson [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Drivers side external windows seal/scraper
I've recently done both of mine, tricky buggers to fit but so much easier if you remove the glass.

That may sound excessive but it doesn't take too long to remove and refit.
Author:  Rhett [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Drivers side external windows seal/scraper
Also just did mine on the driver door. You have to remove the glass. Here is a photo of the clips, the seal just pushed straight down into them. A little gentle tapping with a soft mallet also helped to seat them down - be very gentle though.. :wink:
Attachment:
clip.jpg

You do not have to remove the metal finishing strip on the outside, the seal simply sits in/on that too.
Attachment:
new seal.jpg

Whenever fitting rubber components a little bit of washing-up liquid helps to lubricate matters! Have fun...
Author:  Waylander [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drivers side external windows seal/scraper
I did not have to remove the glass to do it a wood wedge to gentle push the window out the way was enough, but I like doing it the hard way, just don't drop the clips if you do it glass in, because you will have to take the door apart to recover them
Author:  marks2ply [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drivers side external windows seal/scraper
Thanks all I will probably glass out and new clips clean out and grease door mechanicals, both sides.

waylander am I about right on price for the seals?
Author:  Rhett [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drivers side external windows seal/scraper
Hi, the OPC prices are:

477 837 469A - Sealing strip £22.18 + VAT
477 837 470A - Sealing strip £22.18 + VAT
171 837 485 - Clamp 0.64 each + VAT

If you can wangle some TIPEC discount that always helps! :wink:
Author:  944-Scott [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 7:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drivers side external windows seal/scraper
Tuh! another job I will be doing in the summer, how many clips are actually used to secure them per side?
Author:  Rhett [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 7:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drivers side external windows seal/scraper
^^^ You need 5 clamps (clips) per side. :wink:
Author:  Waylander [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drivers side external windows seal/scraper
Prices spot on

I bought six clips for both sides and used five, four rusted away one broke
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