Area A: Interior Trunk Panel Trim Weather Strip & Lamps Area

AREA A: INTERIOR TRUNK END PANEL TRIM (PLASTIC) AND/OR TRUNK WEATHERSTRIP - ALSO REAR COMBINATION LAMPS AREA








1. If water is running down over the interior trunk end-panel trim or over/under the trunk weatherstrip, pull up the trunk weatherstrip and check grey sealer material and any body seams near the linkage area. Confirm that grey sealer covers the top of the flange in one solid strip. Check for pin holes, missing sealer or burrs. Figure 21 and Figure 22.

2. If water is located behind the interior trunk end-panel trim or carpet, remove the trim panel. Direct a stream of water at the rear of the vehicle and pinpoint the location of the leak. Check the body seams for any pinholes or missing sealer. Figure 21.

3. If pinholes and/or missing sealer are found in step 2, add a non-hardening grey body seam sealer to fill in the empty spots and reinstall the trunk weatherstrip. Make sure the trunk weatherstrip is routed under the latch striker and press it firmly in place. Retest for water leaks.






4. If the leak is from the combination lamp(s) area, confirm that the mounting studs/nuts are tight and the assemblies are not cracked. Check end panel-to-quarter panel seams for any pinholes or missing sealer. If the leak continues, remove the combination lamp(s) and gasket(s). Install a new gasket to the combination lamp(s). Figure 21.

Note:
Before installing the new gasket, apply sealer to both sides of the gasket. Also, confirm body-to-combination lamp surfaces are flush and no burrs are present.