A. Model 216
A. MODEL 2161. Detach the rocker panel cover: Refer to WIS: AR88.80-P-6000SC
Note (regarding the above WIS instructions):
Detach rocker panel starting at rear (of panel). DO NOT completely remove rocker panel.
CAUTION!
Allow vehicle (body) to warm up to room temperature before performing work or damage may occur to rocker panel and/or fasteners.
2. Pull the rear of the rocker panel cover outwards at the bottom.
CAUTION!
To prevent creasing the rocker panel, pull the panel only far enough away from the body allow access to the drain holes.
3. Clean the drain holes (A, Figure 1) of excess preservation agent by pushing a plastic cable tie repeatedly in and out of each drain hole (A) until the drain holes (A) are clear.
Note:
^ Cable tie dimensions approx.: 7" X 4.8 mm
^ Do not use a metal tool to clear drain holes.
^ If water pours out from the left and/or right side drain holes, proceed to step 4.
^ If no water pours out from the left and/or right side drain holes, proceed to step 7.
4. Check the rear floor and the underside of the rear floor lining for dirt and signs of moisture:
^ If there is moisture present in the passenger compartment under the floor covering, proceed to step 5.
^ If there is no moisture present in the passenger compartment under the floor covering, proceed to step 7.
5. To identify all of the components that have come into contact with water, perform the following test procedure:
^ Unclip door sill moldings and remove then remove lower B-pillar paneling.
^ Remove the left and right front seats (refer to WIS: AR91.10-P-1000SC)
^ Remove the seat cushions from the rear seats (refer to WIS: AR91.12-P-1020SC) and if necessary, remove the rear center console in the same manner as the rear seat cushion.
^ Remove the accelerator pedal (refer to WIS: AR30.12-P-1321SX).
^ Detach the center console (refer to WIS: AR68.20-P-2000SC)
Note (regarding above WIS instructions):
Do not completely remove center console, detach only.
^ Loosen the floor covering.
^ Inspect the terminal points (Figure 2) before checking the ground points, connectors, and CAN hubs:
If there is visible corrosion of the terminal points, it is not necessary to check the other points. However, it is necessary to exchange the main wiring harness for the frame floor assembly. The tape on the terminal points should be removed during the checking procedure. If no moisture and/or corrosion are detectable, only replace the tape.
^ Check all affected CAN hubs, connectors, and ground terminal points (Figures 3 and 4).
6. Repair the wiring harness using end soldered sleeves and a heat gun.
Repair instructions notes:
^ Repair wiring harnesses are longer than necessary to ensure compatibility.
^ Shorten the wires if necessary and insulate them with end solder sleeves.
^ Do not cut off the line directly behind the crimp.
^ Remove unnecessary wire connector pins on the CAN hub.
^ When using several solder connectors (A, Figure 5) per repair harness, arrange them in an offset pattern (arrows, Figure 5).
^ Repair points (arrows, Figure 6) should be inside the harness duct (A, Figure 6) wherever possible.
^ Ground the ATA siren line to ground point W34/1.
^ Ground the CAN hub (PT-CAN) X30/21 line to ground point W18.
^ Ground the CAN hub (body CAN) X30/33 line to ground point W19.
^ Large line cross sections are present in the repair harness at ground point W34/1 (ground, frame floor assembly, left footwell). They can be soldered to the lines located inside the vehicle.
^ In the event of corrosion of the B-pillar air distribution actuator motors (M16/33, M16/34), replace the actuator motors (they are available as a replacement parts).
^ Disconnect the battery ground cable (refer to WIS: AR54.10-P-0003SX).
^ Leave an extra 20 mm length when wiring for the solder point.
^ Strip 15 mm of insulation off the wire ends and twist the ends together.
^ Twist the stripped wires using wire ends from the repair kit and push the end solder sleeve onto the wire ends (while twisting).
^ Use the heat gun with reflector when soldering. Preheat the gun to 400°C (750°F) and make sure that the heat shrink wrapping of the solder connector contacts the wires properly after soldering (refer also to WIS: AR00.19-P-0100-09A).
^ After soldering, position the solder connectors (arrows, Figure 7) on the wire and wrap it in fabric tape (A, Figure 7).
^ Secure the individual wires of each wiring harness together with fabric tape (arrows, Figure 8).
^ Route the harnesses back to their original positions so that the harness ducts can be properly closed.
^ Clean the ground points to eliminate further corrosion. Additionally, check ground point W43.
^ Dry the floor covering, or replace if necessary.
^ Reassemble in reverse order.
7. Reattach the rocker panel cover.