IMPORTANT! Please follow instructions carefully.
This Trunk Gasket is designed as an exact replacement for the original. For proper seal and appearance, it is important to follow these instructions.
1. PREPARATION & TOOLS:
Remove old gasket completely. Sand, prime and paint as necessary. The removal of the trunk lid makes installation easier, and Stanley spring clamps are handy for holding the gasket at the corners. 3M Black Weatherstripping Cement is recommended as the adhesive. Pruning shears will cut the gasket squarely.
2. PLACEMENT EXPLANATION:
Locate the two profiles of the gasket. On both ends are tails and the center section has a lip that hangs over the edge on three sides. Chrysler did not place the joint in the middle of the trunk opening, but most prefer it that way. (See diagram above.)
3. METHOD #1 (Centered Joint):
Trial fit the gasket, noting the location of the lip section and tails. Mark center of the trunk opening (usually directly above the lock cylinder). Place cement in lower right corner where lip starts and proceed slowly toward back glass. Clamp when necessary. DO NOT PULL THE GASKET TIGHT! When the lip section is complete, position the tails and cut, allowing 1/8" extra at joint. Then place cement on both ends and butt together.
4. METHOD #2 (Original Chrysler):
Trial fit the gasket, noting the location of the lip section and tails. Place cement in either lower corner where the lip and tail sections meet. Cement one tail and continue with lip around trunk opening. Clamp when necessary. Bring remaining tail across back of trunk opening and butt into installed tail. DO NOT PULL GASKET TIGHT! Allow 1/8" extra at joint. The joint of the tails may be 1/2" to 2" off-center, but this is how it was done at the factory!