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    Man, that's funny. Steps....

    Pull door cover
    Remove plastic insulator (don't tear!)
    Drop window
    Pull rubber seal

    Stand back and have a drink....

    Maybe a sammich, while you are at it....

    Slide in new rubber seal
    Raise window (up and down a couple of times checking seating)
    Tack plastic insulator back on
    Replace door cover

    The most time you spent on this job was having a drink and eating a sammich. Shops are hurting in these tough times so, can you blame them.
    Gary Noonan
    '01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT

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    I was hoping for that kind of response. Where would be the best place to find the window seals? I also need to replace the plastic sheet. I'm guessing that's the insulator. What is it's purpose?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ctp View Post
    Where would be the best place to find the window seals?
    Hmmm, a good place to start looking is from one of the "many" VX's that was totaled this past Winter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ctp View Post
    I was hoping for that kind of response. Where would be the best place to find the window seals? I also need to replace the plastic sheet. I'm guessing that's the insulator. What is it's purpose?
    FWIW, you can make yourself a new insulator (vapor barrier) out of some 4 mil poly, (visqueen?) & duct tape.
    Look around with a search to find a contact number for Merlin @ St. Charles Isuzu, if you want new seals.

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