Rubber bit
#3
Instructor
Thread Starter
Awesome. Thanks bud. Looks pretty easy... I think the trick will be not to chip the paint. Lube... when in doubt, lube... And maybe some heat. Where'd you find the part number?
#4
Burning Brakes
I did a Google search with "993 trunk seal" and realised it was a weatherstrip.
I was curious to see how easy it was to replace since I need to replace some of them too, but mainly the one between the light and bumper, which may be harder to do.
I was curious to see how easy it was to replace since I need to replace some of them too, but mainly the one between the light and bumper, which may be harder to do.
#7
Instructor
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#9
Former Vendor
I did this on a pre 1989 911 awhile back without removing the fenders. It took me a few hours to be careful not to chip the paint. I don't know if the 993 is the same, but I assume it would be close.
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Have these available here if anybody is interested.
Use the RENNLIST code to get 10% off.
-Jason
#10
Rennlist Member
Fasteners in the fender/jamb need to be removed to replace this seal
The seal is captured by the fasteners
Hope that makes sense
#12
Did this a couple weeks ago
I had my windshield replaced and they found a bit of rust, so I had that taken care of and the seals needed to come out for the respray around the windshield.
This is not an easy task.
Perhaps with better lubricant, it would have been easier? I used detail spray.
There are 2 fender screws, accessible after opening up the door.
The rear fastener goes through the seal.
The seal goes over, not through, the front fastener.
Loosen the front fastener and remove the rear fastener.
Gently, but firmly pull the old seal up and out.
Clean out the dirt and grime.
My recommendation is to start the install in the frunk with the hood up to get the seal located correctly.
You can always trim at the back if it is long.
Let's say there are 3 sections from front to rear.
That's how it went for me. Maybe with better lube it would have slid right in there, but I doubt it. Mine was freaking tight.
I hope this helps...
This is not an easy task.
Perhaps with better lubricant, it would have been easier? I used detail spray.
There are 2 fender screws, accessible after opening up the door.
The rear fastener goes through the seal.
The seal goes over, not through, the front fastener.
Loosen the front fastener and remove the rear fastener.
Gently, but firmly pull the old seal up and out.
Clean out the dirt and grime.
My recommendation is to start the install in the frunk with the hood up to get the seal located correctly.
You can always trim at the back if it is long.
Let's say there are 3 sections from front to rear.
- trunk / frunk section
- straight section
- curved section
That's how it went for me. Maybe with better lube it would have slid right in there, but I doubt it. Mine was freaking tight.
I hope this helps...
#13
Three Wheelin'
Much appreciated for the detail. This is on my list as well. I'm now a little frightened though! Will follow up with any additional lessons learned once I get to it.