II. Left Front Side of Passenger Compartment Area

Locating Source of Water Leak

1. Remove dash undercover, scuff plate and kick panel. Pull back carpet and pad.

2. Spend at least 12 minutes during the initial hose test. The water must move through several body seams before being detected.

3. The water pressure should create a stream 12" - 18" with the hose held vertical.

4. Get inside vehicle. Use a flashlight to help locate point of water entry.






5. With the door closed, watch for water leaks during the hose test. Slowly direct the water stream up from the bottom portion of the door-to-fender seam, then continue up the "A" pillar to the top of door and around windshield. Figure 9.





6. Note which area water enters the vehicle. Refer to the appropriate Inspection and Repair: A, B or C. Figure 10.
A - Kick Panel
B - Under Dash
C - Corner of Firewall & Inner Fender



Inspection & Repair

Area A: Remove kick panel and inspect.





1. Follow the same Inspection and Repair Procedures as described for Right Front Side of Passenger Compartment Area. Also inspect antenna bezel molding for correct sealing and mounting. Figure 11.

NOTE:
This procedure should only be done by experienced body shop personnel.

2. Run water on antenna and make sure antenna drain tube is intact on bottom of power antenna motor and allows water to drain properly (power antenna only).



3. If necessary, position hose so there are no loops, kinks or pinched areas. If hose cannot be corrected or is cut, remove damaged section of hose. Install a replacement piece of hose (4.7 mm [3/16 in] outside diameter) which provides a tight fit to the existing hose.


Area B: Inspect for water entering under dash through firewall.

1. Using a mechanic's mirror, look for signs of water leaks under dash.






2. Check cowl grommet for leaks by spraying water on it. Replace grommet if it leaks. Apply sealer to bottom side of grommet during installation. Figure 12.

NOTE:
Only one grommet is located in an area where it may cause a water leak.

3. If water is leaking from firewall, check for studs not being seated, loose grommets and cross-threaded bolts on engine side of firewall.



4. If necessary, remove studs. Clean threads and reinstall. Remove cross-threaded or high bolts. Retap holes. If necessary, replace bolts. Apply sealer to threads before installing bolts. Replace any loose grommets.

5. Remove black plastic cowl vent. Direct a stream of water at each stud. If any leaks are found, apply sealer.



Area C: Inspect for water entering at corner where firewall meets inner fender.






1. Lift carpet and pad, and feel for water. If water is present, remove windshield wipers and cowl plate. Check for missing sealer or holes along lower "A" pillar-to-cowl seam. Apply sealer to any suspected areas. Figure 13.

NOTE:
This procedure should only be done by experienced body shop personnel.

2. Remove door jam nut and bolt. Remove the four (4) upper fender bolts. Using a mechanic's mirror, inspect sealer hidden by upper fender for skips and pinholes. Figure 13.

NOTE:
The illustration shows the fender removed. Complete fender removal is not required.



CAUTION:
Use care when moving fender for inspection and resealing of body seams. Do not allow fender to buckle.

3. Also inspect antenna bezel molding for correct sealing and mounting as described for Area A in this section.