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How to Replace the Weatherstrip on a 2003 Ford F250

You can replace the weatherstrip on your 2003 Ford F250 right from your home garage in a few hours. You need a few supplies and tools that you can purchase from any auto parts or hardware store. Replacing the weatherstripping on a Ford F250 improves the seal between the trucks door frame and the closed door. The purpose of weatherstripping is to keep air, rain and moisture from entering the truck. Weatherstripping needs to be replaced when it gets old and cracks. It will eventually lose its shape entirely and it wont be able to properly seal the door.

Instructions

1

Locate the clips securing the weatherstripping to the F250. Remove each clip with needle-nose pliers and place them into a container for safe keeping.

2

Slide the weatherstripping off the door frames channel with your hands.

3

Apply degreasing agent to a terry cloth and wipe it along the door frames weatherstripping channel. This removes all dirt and grease.

4

Slide the new weatherstripping onto the weatherstrip channel located on the door frame. The groove on the back of the weatherstripping will fit into this channel.

5

Affix the clips to the weatherstripping and clipping them onto the Fords door frame. You will hear a snap when they are affixed properly.