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Targa Seal Installation, Need Some Pointers |
kconway |
Oct 22 2011, 03:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm installing a new targa seal and need some eyes on this. I removed the old one so long ago I can't remember if something is missing. The horizontal member seems empty and the seal doesn't stay put. Am I missing something or should something go on before the seal in photo 1?
In photo 2, I'm wondering about the little flap on the a-pilar seal land. The little flap seems long and prevents the seal from seating in the corner at the transistion to the horizontal member. Does that flap stay on or do I snap it off? Kev Photo 1 Photo 2 |
IronHillRestorations |
Jan 13 2019, 01:15 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,724 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Don't try and slide the seal down, it will only increase your desire to say bad words.
Push the inside lip of the vertical part in the channel and the work the outer lip into the channel with a flat screwdriver, or a plastic glass install tool. First thing to do is make sure the corners fit correctly in/on the aluminum tab that sticks out, don't proceed until you get this to fit right, and smoothly. I do each side first and then start in the center and work outboard (going back and forth) a little at a time. Once you get it fit perfectly you can put a couple crimps in the channel to keep the seal in place. There should be some witness marks from where this was done at the factory. |
1adam12 |
Jan 13 2019, 02:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 25-May 17 From: Chino Hills, CA Member No.: 21,132 Region Association: Southern California |
Don't try and slide the seal down, it will only increase your desire to say bad words. Push the inside lip of the vertical part in the channel and the work the outer lip into the channel with a flat screwdriver, or a plastic glass install tool. First thing to do is make sure the corners fit correctly in/on the aluminum tab that sticks out, don't proceed until you get this to fit right, and smoothly. I do each side first and then start in the center and work outboard (going back and forth) a little at a time. Once you get it fit perfectly you can put a couple crimps in the channel to keep the seal in place. There should be some witness marks from where this was done at the factory. Thanks for the install tips. I tried this method in my third attempt but I'll give it a go again. I understand fitting the seal on that tab is crucial and may need to be trimmed a little. I cut myself on that damn thing once already so here we go! |
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