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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2007IMPALA V8-5.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEWEATHERSTRIPFRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIPSERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Chevrolet Impala V8-5.3L
Front Door Weatherstrip: Service and Repair
2007 Chevrolet Impala V8-5.3LSECTION Service and Repair
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement (Impala)
Removal Procedure
1. Open the front door.
2. Remove the carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement (Impala) Front Carpet Retainer Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
3. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Impala) Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
4. Remove the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
5. Remove the center lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
6. Remove the front door opening weatherstrip by pulling it off the pinch-weld flange.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the front door opening weatherstrip to the pinch-weld flange.
Starting at the center of the rocker panel area and moving in a clockwise direction press the front door opening weatherstrip to the pinch-weld flange until fully seated.
Important: The joint butt ends must have no gap and be located in the center of the of the rocker panel area.
2. Install joint butt ends together.
3. Install the carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement (Impala) Front Carpet Retainer Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
4. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Impala) Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
5. Install the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
6. Install the center lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
7. Close the front door.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.