Door Weatherstrip Water Leaks

Materials Required For Door Weatherstrip Sealing

^ Use sealers such as:

- 3M P/N's 08302 or 08405

- Dominion/American Sure Seal P/N LSC

- Kent P/N 10500

NOTE:
Do not use black type sealers that remain soft or "uncured" for sealing door opening weatherstrips to flanges.





Repair Front Door Primary Weatherstrip) Leak (Refer to Figure 2)

1. Remove the windshield garnish molding and center pillar trim.

2. Partially remove the weatherstrip from the upper flange areas. The portion of the weatherstrip on the rocker flange may be left in place.

3. If gaps at the flange joints exist (refer to Figure 2), apply sealer to fill the gaps at the joint.

4. Apply a continuous bead of sealer to the upper length of the primary weatherstrip cavity, from the front corner of the rocker area to the rear corner of the rocker. Refer to Figure 2, Section A-A.

5. Reinstall weatherstrip to the flange.

6. Water test to ensure the repair is satisfactory.

7. Reinstall the windshield garnish molding and the center pillar trim.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use Labor Operations T3345 (RH front door) and T-3346 (LH front door). Use published Labor Operation time.

Rear Door Primary Weatherstrip Leak

1. Remove the rear seat assembly. Refer to Service Information Manual, Section 10-10-16.

2. Remove center pillar trim.

3. Remove quarter upper trim and lock pillar trim.

4. By grasping and pulling with your hand, detach the weatherstrip from its flange. The portion of the weatherstrip flange may be left in place.

5. Examine the joints in the weatherstrip flange. If gaps at the flange joints exist, fill the gaps with sealer.

6. Apply a continuous bead of sealer to the weatherstrip cavity from the front corner of the rocker area around to the rear corner of the rocker area.

7. Reinstall the weatherstrip to the weatherstrip flange.

8. Water test to ensure repair is satisfactory.

9. Reinstall the quarter trim.

10. Reinstall the rear seat assembly.

11. Reinstall the center pillar trim.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use Labor Operations T3347 (RH rear door) and T3348 (LH rear door). Use published Labor Operation time.

III. REAR COMPARTMENT LEAKS

Materials Required For Rear Compartment Leaks - Seam Below Back Window and Deck Lid Weatherstrip) To Flange

^ 3M P/N's 08302 or 08405

^ Dominion/American Sure Seal P/N LSC

^ Kent P/N 10500, or equivalent

To Repair The Seam Below The Back Glass





^ Seal pinholes and skips as required. Refer to Figure 3, View A.

IMPORTANT:
Do not use black type sealers that remain soft or "uncured" for sealing the rear compartment weatherstrips to the flange.

Identification of water leaks can be made by visual inspection and/or localized water test methods. In some cases, it may be necessary to inspect from inside of rear compartment while water testing with a helper.

Repair Water Leaks At The Rear Compartment Weatherstrip

1. Remove the weatherstrip from the flange in the leak area.

2. Straighten flange with pliers, if necessary.

3. Apply a bead of sealer into the weatherstrip cavity, using a clear-type of sealer, for 4 to 6 inches either side of the leak area. Refer to Figure 3, Section A-A.

4. Reinstall the weatherstrip to the flange.

5. As always, water test the area after the repair to ensure a satisfactory repair.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use Labor Operation B5410. Use published Labor Operation time.