Trunk Weather Strip Installation

NHTSA ID Number: 10225750

Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-241-22

Summary

This Bulletin announces installation tips for installing the trunk lid weather strip.

 


NUMBER: 12-241-22
DATE: 10/07/22

APPLICABILITY:All Models
SUBJECT:Trunk Weather Strip Installation

 

INTRODUCTION:

This Service Information Bulletin announces installation tips for installing the trunk lid weather strip. This information will help ensure proper installation and prevent any unwanted water intrusion. The following tips are to be used in conjunction with the information supplied in the applicable Service Manual. The information outlined below is broken down by body style.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:

REMINDER:  Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.

The service procedures for trunk lid weather strip replacement remain unchanged. Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective repair the first time, every time. This includes but is not limited to important SAFETY precautions, proper inspection criteria, necessary special tools, required processes and related one-time-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair.

Refer to STIS: EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Weather Strip

 

Installation Tips for Sedan Models (WRXeBay logo is Shown):

Locate the trunk lid center hole, the weather strip center mark, and the center welding line located on the weather strip.

When installing the new seal, confirm the trunk lid center hole, the weather strip center mark and the welding line are all aligned with one another as shown below.

Confirm the entire weather strip is fully seated onto the body flange in all areas.

CAUTION: Any improper fitment can cause unwanted water intrusion.

installation closely when completed to confirm proper fitment and alignment.

 

Installation Tips for Coupe Models (BRZ is Shown):

Locate the trunk lid center hole, the weather strip center mark, the center welding line located on the weather strip.

When installing the new seal, confirm the trunk lid center hole, weather strip center mark, and the welding line are all aligned with one another as shown below.

Confirm the entire weather strip is fully seated onto the body flange in all areas.

CAUTION: Any improper fitment can cause unwanted water intrusion.

installation closely when completed to confirm proper fitment and alignment.

 

Installation Tips for Wagon Models (Outback Wilderness is Shown):

Locate the the welding line on the weather strip. Locate the center of the rear gate between the innerportion of the left and right gate hinge.

When installing the new seal, confirm the center of the gate lid and the welding line are aligned with one another as shown below.

Confirm the entire weather strip is fully seated onto the body flange in all areas.

CAUTION: Any improper fitment can cause unwanted water intrusion. installation to confirm proper fitment and alignment.

 


1 Affected Product

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1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 12-241-22
DATE: 10/07/22

MC-10225750-0001.pdf 4192.294KB

 


 

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