Door seal change

Simon W · 26th August 2008, 00:22

Does anyone know how to change the inner door seal (the one on the car car, not the one on the door) without taking the dashboard off?

The two ends of the seal meet halfway up the edge of the dashboad trim to form a joint and there doesn't seem to be enough room to clip the new seal to the car body without moving the dashboard out of the way temporarily.

(Driver's side)

stocktake · 26th August 2008, 07:21

Managed to slide the seal in on mine from above and below after a bit of fairy liquid was applied.
HTH

baxlin · 26th August 2008, 08:27

On mine the original seal join was lower down than the dashboard, I never gave it a thought, just put the new one on the same, but it was a new, new one, so it hadn't set in a particular shape................

Malcolm

amableson · 26th August 2008, 09:16

I sprayed mine with silicone grease and it just slips in very easily.

Simon W · 26th August 2008, 13:13

Thanks chaps. I'll give washing up liquid a try.

The new seal seems a few inches longer than the old one - did you cut yours to fit or were they correct to start with?

amableson · 26th August 2008, 13:22

Mine was correct size, i think the seal will take up some of the 'slack' when you put it on.

baxlin · 26th August 2008, 13:29

Had to cut about 1" off mine, and I used a round mallet to tap the seal as snugly as I could into the corners.

Simon W · 26th August 2008, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxlin

Had to cut about 1" off mine, and I used a round mallet to tap the seal as snugly as I could into the corners.

Did you use a hacksaw? It looks too tough to cut with a Stanley knife.

The new one off the car is about 4 inches longer than the old one on the car and it's probably difficult to cut when it's in position - especially if the joint is next to the dash. On the other hand I don't want to cut too much off.

Reebs · 26th August 2008, 14:10

Don't cut it !!!!

I replaced mine about two months ago, it too looked to be too long, but once the seal is firmly pushed up against the entire door rim, it all fits into place, and the slack is taken up.

These are specifically made parts that are the correct size for the job, so although you think there's too much, it actually does all fit.

For me, I removed the round plastic blanking plate at the end of the dash, to reveal a bolt which I undid and removed. Then I undid the retaining screw in the panel located in the drivers footwell (underneath the steering wheel), and also removed the trim that houses the boot & bonnet release by just unclipping it, finally I was then able to release enough space to partially pull out the dash to get the new rubber strip in.

Mac_rouser · 26th August 2008, 14:30

push fit with fairy liquid as already suggested this is all I have ever done, but you may regret cutting for that tight snug fit, never a good as it is sure to take the correct shape when tapped into place, and then you may end up with a gap. All you need to do is work it as you come across and covers or panels

all said already really, just adding my tupence worth

26th August 2008, 00:22	#1
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Door seal change Does anyone know how to change the inner door seal (the one on the car car, not the one on the door) without taking the dashboard off? The two ends of the seal meet halfway up the edge of the dashboad trim to form a joint and there doesn't seem to be enough room to clip the new seal to the car body without moving the dashboard out of the way temporarily. (Driver's side)

26th August 2008, 07:21	#2
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Managed to slide the seal in on mine from above and below after a bit of fairy liquid was applied. HTH __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

26th August 2008, 08:27	#3
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	On mine the original seal join was lower down than the dashboard, I never gave it a thought, just put the new one on the same, but it was a new, new one, so it hadn't set in a particular shape................ Malcolm __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

26th August 2008, 09:16	#4
amableson Gets stuck in Ex Rover 75 owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire. Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I sprayed mine with silicone grease and it just slips in very easily. __________________ Regards Andrew.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th August 2008, 13:22	#6
amableson Gets stuck in Ex Rover 75 owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire. Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Mine was correct size, i think the seal will take up some of the 'slack' when you put it on. __________________ Regards Andrew.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th August 2008, 13:13	#5
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Thanks chaps. I'll give washing up liquid a try. The new seal seems a few inches longer than the old one - did you cut yours to fit or were they correct to start with?

26th August 2008, 13:29	#7
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Had to cut about 1" off mine, and I used a round mallet to tap the seal as snugly as I could into the corners. __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

26th August 2008, 14:10	#9
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,941 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Don't cut it !!!! I replaced mine about two months ago, it too looked to be too long, but once the seal is firmly pushed up against the entire door rim, it all fits into place, and the slack is taken up. These are specifically made parts that are the correct size for the job, so although you think there's too much, it actually does all fit. For me, I removed the round plastic blanking plate at the end of the dash, to reveal a bolt which I undid and removed. Then I undid the retaining screw in the panel located in the drivers footwell (underneath the steering wheel), and also removed the trim that houses the boot & bonnet release by just unclipping it, finally I was then able to release enough space to partially pull out the dash to get the new rubber strip in. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

26th August 2008, 14:30	#10
Mac_rouser Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon and 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 285 Thanks: 145 Thanked 69 Times in 34 Posts	push fit with fairy liquid as already suggested this is all I have ever done, but you may regret cutting for that tight snug fit, never a good as it is sure to take the correct shape when tapped into place, and then you may end up with a gap. All you need to do is work it as you come across and covers or panels all said already really, just adding my tupence worth __________________ Take care mac Rover 75 a classic