How to remove door seal/rubber without damage (for reuse)

[Geopaj]

Just thought I'd provide some feedback... I managed to remove the door seal without any real collateral damage.

From the previous info regarding plastic vs metal clips, it would appear that my rubber seals are original - now that it is off, I can see that the seals have a metal clip (made from fine spring steel wire) which clip into plastic looking gromits which are fitted into the door.

[Innuendo]

Just thought I'd provide some feedback... I managed to remove the door seal without any real collateral damage.

From the previous info regarding plastic vs metal clips, it would appear that my rubber seals are original - now that it is off, I can see that the seals have a metal clip (made from fine spring steel wire) which clip into plastic looking gromits which are fitted into the door.

Yep that sounds original with the wire.

[Innuendo]

You can possible remove the rubber and leave the clip insert behind also. The "T" tabs aren't that long and moving the rubber one way should allow you to get one side out and then back the other to do the same. After the rubber is removed you can use pliers to remove the clips. Before replacing into the rubber. Gives you a chance to really clean and soft n the rubbers also.

[hxbunny]

Good job on getting it off, you can get replacement plastic sockets too from Rares or Kingswood Country if you need them.

Cheers