# 1 - # 6
Condition 1Right front floor wet.
Cause A
The right or left plenum drain may be plugged or the drain has excess sealer that acts as a dam. (Right side shown, left side typical). Refer to the illustration shown.
Cause B
1. Water may enter through the air box if the air box is loose. Refer to the illustration shown.
2. The air box may have excess sealer causing interference and not allowing the air box to seat properly.
3. Max A/C is turned on through a car wash or heavy rain.
Correction A
Remove the obstruction or trim away excess sealer leaving no higher than 6.35 mm (1/4 in) to the bottom edge of the drain.
Correction B
1. If the air box is loose, tighten the lower right fastener first, then the other fasteners in a clockwise order (lower right, lower left, upper left, upper right) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
2. If the air box cannot be seated properly against the front of dash due to an interference from the sealer, cut away excess sealer in order to allow a proper seal.
3. Max A/C opens the recirculation/air box door (upward) in the air box. Water can pool on the door and gain entry to the front passenger compartment. Excess water can enter through the cowl grill fasteners and drop onto an open air box door, or splash onto the door from the plenum. It is sometimes possible to minimize the amount of water gaining access to the door by applying thumb grade sealer to the right most cowl grille fastener and the upper fender bolt holes before securing.
Condition 2
Right or left front floor wet under carpet.
Cause A
The inside of the plenum along the hinge pillar may have a void in the sealer. Refer to the illustration shown.
Inspect for voids outside the plenum along the hinge pillar. Refer to the illustration shown.
Correction
Clean the area with one of the cleaners listed and seal the area with one of the sealers listed.
Condition 3
Front or rear floor wet under carpet.
Cause A
1. Make sure the primary door weatherstrip is properly seated (especially in the corners) and not warped or damaged.
2. Excess sealer to the primary seal mounting flange may prevent the seal from seating all the way.
Cause B
The front or rear door water deflector may not be seated properly to the door frame.
Correction A
1. Seat the seal to the flange.
2. Remove the seal and remove the excess sealer from the mounting flange.
Important:
Once a weatherstrip has been improperly seated, it is sometimes necessary to completely remove, reinstall or replace the weatherstrip.
3. If you have verified the above and water is still entering the vehicle in this area, the outer flap of the weatherstrip can be trimmed at the butt joint to allow water to exit rather than enter the vehicle. Refer to the illustration shown.
Correction B
1. Clean the door surface (around the perimeter of the water deflector) with one of the cleaners listed, or equivalent.
Important:
The door surface must be at room temperature or the adhesive will not stick.
2. Using a 51 mm (2 in) wallpaper roller, roll out the butyl adhesive. Start at the bottom center and work outboard up the right and left sides.
A 51 mm (2 in) roller may be purchased at your local hardware or wallpaper store.
Condition 4
Water coming out of lower kick pad.
Cause
The door wire harness grommet may not be seated to the "A" pillar.
Correction
Make sure the grommet is fully seated to the "A" pillar.
Condition 5
Windshield leak.
Cause
There may be a void in the urethane sealer.
Correction
1. Use compressed air and soap and water to determine whether the windshield is leaking.
2. Remove and reseal the windshield.
Condition 6
"A" pillar leaks.
Cause
Verify that the sunroof drain hole is not plugged, and that the drain hose is correctly routed through the "A" pillar.
Correction
If the drain hole is not plugged, and the drain hose is correctly routed, inspect the primary seal for gaps, warping or disfigurement.