Abstract: A vehicle closure member sealing system includes a first seal including a first bulb section and an inflatable geometric feature disposed on a discrete portion of the first seal. The inflatable geometric feature includes a second bulb section separate from the first bulb section. A pressure source is configured to communicate a fluid into the second bulb section to inflate the inflatable geometric feature between a first position and a second position. The vehicle closure member sealing system may be utilized to seal a side door or liftgate.

Abstract: A motor vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first panel having an opening, a second panel configured to cover the opening, and at least one swing clamp attached to the second panel. The swing clamp is configured to clamp the second panel to the first panel. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A motor vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first panel having an opening, a second panel configured to cover the opening, and at least one swing clamp attached to the second panel. The swing clamp is configured to clamp the second panel to the first panel. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle closure member sealing system includes a first seal including a first bulb section and an inflatable geometric feature disposed on a discrete portion of the first seal. The inflatable geometric feature includes a second bulb section separate from the first bulb section. A pressure source is configured to communicate a fluid into the second bulb section to inflate the inflatable geometric feature between a first position and a second position. The vehicle closure member sealing system may be utilized to seal a side door or liftgate.

Abstract: A water-shield includes a flexible body having a drip ledge. That drip ledge is displaceable between a first position and a second position. A door assembly includes a wall and the water-shield. In the second position, the drip ledge extends through an access opening in the wall to divert water away from the dry side of the wall. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A water-shield includes a flexible body having a drip ledge. That drip ledge is displaceable between a first position and a second position. A door assembly includes a wall and the water-shield. In the second position, the drip ledge extends through an access opening in the wall to divert water away from the dry side of the wall. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle door and handle assembly includes inner and outer panels defining an inner door cavity therebetween. A belt reinforcement is disposed within the inner door cavity and includes a generally upright body portion having an upper edge. A belt molding is partially disposed on the upper edge of the belt reinforcement. A casting bracket includes downwardly extending reinforcement members and a handle portion interconnecting opposite ends. Each reinforcement member includes upper and lower mounting features, wherein the upper mounting features are supported on the upper edge of the belt reinforcement and the lower mounting features are mounted on the body portion of the belt reinforcement. A cover substantially covers the casting bracket and is configured to align with the belt molding on the upper edge of the belt reinforcement to define an integrated belt molding at the door window belt.