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Date:         Wed, 9 Jun 1999 09:24:11 +0200
Reply-To:     Duclos Darie <Darie.Duclos@UNIFR.CH>
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From:         Duclos Darie <Darie.Duclos@UNIFR.CH>
Subject:      Re: pop-up seal installation
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> 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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