my car = 1995 Accord EX: 2.2L(2156cc), F22B1, MPFI, SOHC 16-valve

as i attempted to replace the driver's side power window motor & regulator today, i found the underlying sheathing to be in tatters when i removed the door panel. considering the vehicle is 11+ years old, the liner has become discolored and is cracked in several places. also, the putty-like waterproof sealant used to attach the liner to the door is dried out and has separated from the liner in many areas along the door panel perimeter.

how critical is this moisture sheathing? if damaged, can it be replaced with "regular" plastic sheeting - similar to that found at a typical hardware/home improvement store?

thanks in advance.

 

general speaking anything plastic u use will work as long as it is sealed properly around the edges, and sits tight againstthe door. heat shrink window treat ment works well....Ofcourse u could always go with out it unless u plan on swamping in your....hope this helps

 

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ok, thanks for the advice.

yeah, i was thinking any general purpose plastic sheeting would probably suffice. was also thinking i could get by without it, but wasn't sure if it was possible for moisture to somehow accumulate inside -- for example, thawing ice/frost water droplets transferred inside on window glass when lowered in to the door cavity. could a minimal amount moisture such as this damage any of the electrical components? or give me reason to worry?

 

I always thought that this plastic was to help reduce road noise but this is just a guess on my part.

If you want to reduce moisture, you would add more vent holes, not put in impermeable plastic.

 

It's not to reduce moisture from the inside of the car, it's to reduce it from the outside in. The plastic covers and protects the actual vinyl door panel from the outside door panel.

How would adding holes reduce moisture haha?

 

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Ventilation. Trapped moisture is very bad.

Think of it this way - if you were to spill a glass of water in your car on a summer day, would it be better to leave the windows up or down?