- Seals the edges of your Nissan's liftgate
- Prevents water, pests, and other debris from entering the interior of your vehicle
- Can become worn due to hard use and overexposure to the elements
A Hatch Seal is made with elastic rubber, and it outlines your backdoor's paneling where the hatch door closes and opens. This car part seals your liftgate's edges, thus keeping your door closed and inhibiting wind sounds, water leakage, and any metal-on-metal contact.
A Hatch Seal, or weatherstrip, works to keep outside debris from entering your vehicle. Wind, snow, moisture, debris, and unwanted pests could get into your Nissan without a functioning Hatch Seal.
A Hatch Seal may start to fail for a few different reasons, including hard impacts due to excess force being used when closing the liftgate, deterioration, and dry rotting resulting from element exposure. When this seal becomes damaged, you might encounter leaks, wind noises, rattling, and other issues.
Imagine that you hear loud air bursts every time you drive onto a freeway or opening the hatch door only to discover that the inside carpeting is soaked from exposure to water. You might even open the liftgate to load up your newly-purchased groceries, only to be slammed by a gush of musty, stale odors. Not only are the consequences of a failing Hatch Seal frustrating, but they can also negatively affect your car's performance, market value, and interior.
If you notice any signs of wear on your Hatch Seal, it's best to have it replaced as soon as possible. You'll also want to ensure that your purchase a Hatch Seal that's made exclusively for your liftgate and car type by buying genuine OEM parts at Nissan Parts.
This Hatch Seal, part K08320W000, is compatible with Nissan Pathfinder 1996-2004. See the What This Fits tab for more details.
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