Rear hatch seal PITA

Am attempting to replace the rear hatch rubber seal, with a

replacement from Victoria/British .

Have figured out how it attaches, but the top portion that is

like near the hinges is troublesome.

Does the plastic interior trim pieces need to be removed, so the lower

rubber lip of the new seal can be positioned under the plastic

interior trim?? Is it necessary, or can that portion of the seal be

trimmed?

BTW - Also installed the drivers door weatherstrip from V/B , it

installed OK, looks OK , but is too thick, which requires the door to

be slammed to latch :disappoin

75-280,Tokico, Monza,"pushed in bumper",78 5-spd