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Old 03-03-2018, 08:58 AM
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Does anyone know how to remove the rubber weather seal on the convertible soft top on the passenger side, there are 3 pcs. I tore mine real good, make a hole in it, have not taken it off yet, but have located another one, it looks grooved and maybe glued in, don’t know, before I tear into it wonder if anyone else has taken a pc. Off and replaced it. It’s the pc that is 15 inches long and cut at end at about 45 degrees and fits into the front pillar piece. Thanks Dave in Tampa
 
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It is locked into each side by a lip forming a groove. When I replaced the passenger front I removed the fasteners and just pulled it out. To install just place one side in and then you can squeeze it and insert the opposite side.
No glue needed.
 
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Old 03-04-2018, 11:25 AM
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I did not see any fastener on the gasket/ weatherseal just a separation where the pieces ,meet together, so I am hoping that the pc I am taking off the other car just pulls out when I squeeze it.
 
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The first one front has fastener the next 2 do not. Sounds like you are working on the center one. Just pull it out. Install the new one as I posted. If you need to re-position (to adjust) you can use a push with one hand pull with the other hand to move it.
 
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Yes it is the middle one ok will pull it out believe I will take all the pcs from both sides and hang onto
 
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