Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Windshield, Lip Seal, Body Sealing Leaks

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Windshield

1. Check for windshield sealer leak with an ultrasonic leak detector.

2. If a leak is present, seal windshield moulding to windshield glass with clear RTV (D6AZ-19562- AA), Figure 16.

Shed Lip Seal

1. If shed lip seal is loose on moulding, replace shed lip seal as outlined in TSB 86-13-4. Refer to TSB update 86-14 and 86-16 for correct part numbers.

Body Sealing

1. If windnoise is from the headliner area above interior roof rail garnish moulding, remove front and rear drip mouldings.

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2. Using a flashlight, check sheet metal joints at "A" pillar beltline, roof rail, and top of "B" pillar, Figures 17 and 18. Seal all holes and joints.

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3. Seal roof panel to roof rail flange forward of "B" pillar, Figure 19.

4. Reinstall front and rear drip rail mouldings.

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5. Fill hole at juncture of front drip to "B" pillar moulding with black RTV (D6AZ-19562-BA), Figure 20.

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6. Check front and rear doors at beltline seal, Figures 21 and 22. Tap down any high step joints that are found.

7. Seal sheet metal joints with black RTV (D6AZ- 19562-BA), Figures 21 and 22.

8. Seal outer belt mouldings to door frame with clear RTV (D6AZ-19562-AA).

9. Remove "B" pillar interior trim and roof rail assist handles and moulding.

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10. Check for stuffer bags in roof rail and deadener patch"B" pillar. If required, install stuffer bags and tape over all sheet metal holes in "B" pillar with waterproof tape (D6AZ-19627-A), Figure 23.

11. Reinstall "B" pillar interior trim and roof rail assist handles and mouldings.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E8AZ-5420708-A Weatherstrip - Right B
Front
E8AZ-5420709-A Weatherstrip - Left B
Front
E4AZ-19627-B Vinyl Foam Tape BM
D6AZ-19562-AA RTV - Clear B
D6AZ-19562-BA RTV - Black B
D6AZ-19560-A Caulking Cord AG
D6AZ-19627-A Waterproof Tape BG
Chalk Spray - Procure Locally