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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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This may not be the right section, but I need to know what the name is for the little black runner that sits next to the trunk hatch. It directs the water flow that builds up down to the rear bumper. Thanks!
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pic?

Weather striping?
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You talking about the little black plastic piece that directs water down?
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^ I think he is.. You know, the little black plastic piece that directs water down..






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lol, well yes that's exactly it lol. i tried looking it up on gm parts... but that was a fail. anyway i took the pic so i may as well post it.
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Yeah.. Weather stripping. Brain-fart, I guess..
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lol, i couldn't find it!! really lol. thanks. i'm a little embarrassed now
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now i realize why i got confused. i didn't know it ran all the way through the grove. i thought it was a small strip that stops after about 5 inches. BIG brain fart thanks!
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