Is this door rubber correctly installed on the passenger door?

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Betis
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Is this door rubber correctly installed on the passenger door?

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On my passenger door, Look at pictures. The 2 rubbers are rubbing each other and the one at the car is getting destroyed. Not sure why? Maybe door needs to be adjusted? And the rubber in the door , is it correctly installed? The flap is up, is that correctly installed or should it be looking down.
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Betis
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Re: Is this door rubber correctly installed on the passenger door?

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Can anyone take a picture of the door rubber to see if the flap is looking up?
Thanks in advance
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kilrwail
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Re: Is this door rubber correctly installed on the passenger door?

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The rubber on the door should slant down to the right and the flap should be "looking up". There should not be a screw on the rubber on the frame side - it just lies flat and flush against the steel. Check your door gaps front and rear - they should be equal.
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Re: Is this door rubber correctly installed on the passenger door?

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Yes the flap is looking up. The screw should be a rivet, right?
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Re: Is this door rubber correctly installed on the passenger door?

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No screw, no rivet - nothing at all.
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Re: Is this door rubber correctly installed on the passenger door?

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Really? Can I see a pic? It needs something to hold it in place.
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Re: Is this door rubber correctly installed on the passenger door?

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Posting pictures is a PITA. If you really want to see one, PM me your email or cell phone number.
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1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider - original owner
1977 Porsche 911S - track car
2022 Ram 4 x 4 - hauler
PCA National Instructor and Motorsport Safety Foundation Level 2 Instructor
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