Anyone Replaced the Trunk Seal DIY? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

el-guapin · 06-13-2016, 10:39 AM

I got a new trunk weatherstrip to replaced the original. Looks like a simple remove old, install new BUT If you see the attached pic, there is a piece of rubber line cut at two ends.

What is this for?. Am I supposed to removed those? Please advise.

Ledzepx · 06-13-2016, 10:57 AM

Does your old weatherstrip have them. Is so remember the location of them. Take pictures as a guide to put back on.

el-guapin · 06-13-2016, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ledzepx

Does your old weatherstrip have them. Is so remember the location of them. Take pictures as a guide to put back on.

Thanks. I haven't checked the old one cause I'm afraid to remove it without knowing if the replacement one will give me issues. Just wanna make sure. Any other opinions /suggestions /ideas?

el-guapin · 06-13-2016, 01:46 PM

Anyone knows what those rubber strips are for?

el-guapin · 06-13-2016, 06:18 PM

The part number is 22923286. Do I need to cut those off?.. The original does NOT have them.

Ledzepx · 06-13-2016, 07:30 PM

Kinda surprised no other input on this. Maybe its there to keep shape while shipping. If your old one didnt have it. I dont see an issue taking it out. As long as its not molded with the rubber.

fz4k98 · 06-13-2016, 07:56 PM

If it is what I think it is, once the weatherstripping is on the vehicle you pull that piece out slowly working around the perimeter. It will pull the weatherstripping over the metal flange. Typically pulling at about 90 degrees to the strip.

Imiuru4 · 06-14-2016, 12:29 AM

i was going to say that it seems like an install strip

06-13-2016, 10:39 AM	#1
el-guapin Trust No One! Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NOLA Posts: 531	Anyone Replaced the Trunk Seal DIY? I got a new trunk weatherstrip to replaced the original. Looks like a simple remove old, install new BUT If you see the attached pic, there is a piece of rubber line cut at two ends. What is this for?. Am I supposed to removed those? Please advise. __________________

06-13-2016, 10:57 AM	#2
Ledzepx Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 639	Does your old weatherstrip have them. Is so remember the location of them. Take pictures as a guide to put back on. __________________ www.rsconversions.com

06-13-2016, 01:46 PM	#4
el-guapin Trust No One! Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NOLA Posts: 531	Anyone knows what those rubber strips are for? __________________

06-13-2016, 06:18 PM	#5
el-guapin Trust No One! Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NOLA Posts: 531	The part number is 22923286. Do I need to cut those off?.. The original does NOT have them. __________________

06-13-2016, 07:30 PM	#6
Ledzepx Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 639	Kinda surprised no other input on this. Maybe its there to keep shape while shipping. If your old one didnt have it. I dont see an issue taking it out. As long as its not molded with the rubber. __________________ www.rsconversions.com

06-13-2016, 07:56 PM	#7
fz4k98 Drives: 2013 1ss Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 525	If it is what I think it is, once the weatherstripping is on the vehicle you pull that piece out slowly working around the perimeter. It will pull the weatherstripping over the metal flange. Typically pulling at about 90 degrees to the strip.

06-14-2016, 12:29 AM	#8
Imiuru4 Drives: 15 ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: California Posts: 51	i was going to say that it seems like an install strip __________________ 2015 SS, v8 performance package, le suspension, 3.91's, npp, body kit w/ le lip, z/28 grille and spoiler, CAI cold air intake,,,,,,,