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Description

Condition:

Some 1993 Fleetwoods and Fleetwood Broughams (RWD) may have water leaks in cowl area, at door weatherstrips, and in the rear compartment area.

Cause:

Water leaks in the cowl areas may be due to:





^ Unsealed left side cowl seam inside of the cowl plenum creating water paths over grommets and brake booster holes. Refer to Figure 1.

^ Gaps or voids in the seam sealing between the cowl and the front body hinge pillar seams.

Water leaks at the front or rear door primary weatherstrip may be due to:





Lack of sealer in the mounting portion of the weatherstrip, especially at the flange joint areas. Refer to Figure 2.

Water leaks in the rear compartment may be due to:

^ Unsealed body seams below the back window and forward of the compartment opening.





^ Lack of sealer in the mounting portion of the weatherstrip, especially at the flange joint areas. Refer to Figure 3.