Body - Water On Front Floor After Rain or Car Wash

Classification:
BT07-012

Reference:
ITB07-020

Date:
May 9, 2007

2004-2008 QX56;
WATER ON FRONT FLOOR AFTER RAIN OR WASH

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004-2008 QX56 (JA60)

IF YOU CONFIRM:

The front floor is wet (left or right side) when it rains or when the vehicle is washed.

NOTE:
If the floor is wet on the passenger side only when using the A/C this bulletin does not apply - see ITB05-064.

ACTIONS:

1. Apply water to the windshield/cowl area with a garden hose at medium flow and check for water leaks.

2. If water is leaking (floor is wet) continue to apply the water until you find the source of the leak.

3. Use 3M(TM) Fast 'n Firm(TM) Seam Sealer-or equivalent-to seal the leak.

4. Allow the sealer to cure and then recheck for leaks with the garden hose.

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION

Reference the current Infiniti Warranty Flat Rate Manual - Section UY - and use the appropriate warranty claims coding.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Apply water to the windshield/cowl area with a garden hose at medium flow and check for water leaks.

^ Make sure to check underneath the carpet and underneath the rubber mat covering the engine wall.

2. If water is leaking (floor is wet) continue to apply the water until you find the source of the leak. Check body seam seal areas behind the dash and on the floor.





NOTE:
The above illustration is only an example of a body seam seal leak. Your vehicle may have a leak in a different location, or it may have more than one leak.

3. Seal water leak (body seam) with seam sealer:

^ Use 3M(TM) Fast n Firm(TM) Seam Sealer-part number 08505-or equivalent.

^ Follow product application instructions.

4. Allow sealer to cure and then recheck for leaks.

^ Make sure the leak you fixed is sealed (not leaking).

^ Make sure there are no other leaks; it's possible to have more than one leak.





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