Targa Seal Installation, Need Some Pointers Options

[kconway]

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

[double-a]

this spring i replaced my decaying factory seal with the 914rubber reproduction. it's a great product but the install still took me awhile. a few things worked for me:

• as others have noted, prepare an assortment of your favorite swears and swear combinations in advance
• test-fit the top corners to judge how much tab to remove. i had to trim off quite a bit
• the side channels are pinched at the factory to hold the seal in place. after removing the old seal, use a screwdriver or other tool to reposition the pinched bits so that the new seal snaps in smoothly
• starting at the top corners, get the top of the pillar seal seated, popping the back side in first, then the front side, using a plastic spudger to work the seal into its groove a little at a time. use a dull tool!
• then press the top seal from each end towards the center, careful not to create a bulge of slack
• go over everything again, pressing hard on the seal to ensure it's fully seated all around
• trim off the extra rubber on the side seals using hand soap and a sharp razor blade