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Subject:Re: pop-up seal installation
From:Duclos Darie
Date:Wed, 9 Jun 1999 09:24:11 +0200

> Pretty simple really.  Ripped off old seal after cutting it away parallel
> to the rear edge of the flat seal (the factory pop top seal is one
> piece).  I left my flat seal in place as it was in fine shape.  I
> scrubbed the bottom edge of the pop top and scraped some glue off from
> previous repair attempts and let dry thoroughly.  Then starting from one
> edge of the flat seal just push the new seal on, down the side, around
> the back, and up the other side, trimming to give a tight fit up against
> the flat seal.

I put a bit of black silicone in there all around to make sure it
stays in place. It hasn't moved but I don't know if it was necessary..
The whole thing is pretty easy. I, not very talented female, did it by
myself on a sunny afternoon. I also changed the flat seal around the
luggage rack.

Cheers.
Darie

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