Stationary Window Waterleak Repair

Stationary Window Waterleak Repair





1. Remove the window garnish moldings if the area of the leak is hidden.
2. Remove any auxiliary seals or reveal moldings if necessary to uncover the urethane seal.




3. Using a hose without a nozzle, apply a small stream of water while carefully pushing outward on the window in the area of the leak.
4. Mark the extent of the leak area.




5. Using a sharp knife, trim off any uneven edge of urethane material at the leak point and 75-100 mm (3-4 in) on each side of the leak point.
6. Clean away any dirt from the leak area with water.
7. Dry the leak area with an air hose.
8. Apply primer if necessary.

* DO NOT apply primer to existing urethane.
* Prime the clean glass surface with black primer #2 if the urethane is not bonding to the glass.

9. Prime the bare pinch weld with black primer #3 if the urethane is not bonding to the pinchweld.




10. Apply new urethane adhesive (GM P/N 10952983) to the repair area.
11. Work the urethane into the repair area using a flat-bladed tool.
12. Water test the original leak area using a hose without a nozzle.
13. Continue to work the adhesive into the leak area or apply additional adhesive as needed.




14. Install the window garnish moldings if removed.