Rubber Seal Replacement - Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual

DETACHABLE COMPONENTS
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Position the hinge on the body and install the
screws.
Position the tailgate and install the hinge-to-tail-
gate screws.
Rubber Seal Replacement-Tailgate
Removal
The tailgate rubber seal (A) is made of molded
latex rubber foam and has a smooth skin on the
outside.
Plastic retaining clips (B) retain the seal to the
tailgate. Barbs on the retaining clips (C) con-
tract when inserted into the holes in the tailgate
and expand when they exit on the inside of the
tailgate.
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When servicing the seal, use a dampened cloth
to clean any dirt from the seal.
Remove the screw from the end of the seal.
Carefully remove the seal from the retaining
clips.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the retain-
ing clips to remove the seal.
Replace any clips that have been damaged or
distorted.
Installation
Remove the dust and dirt from the seal, tailgate
and body surface.
Install the seal on the retaining clips and install
the screw that retains the end of the seal.
CAUTION: Do not use graphite, brake fluid or
wax on the seal.
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