Rear Door Weatherstrip - Water Leaks To Interior

Article No. 85-12-1


LEAKS - WATER - REAR DOOR - INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT WEATHERSTRIP - 4-DOOR MODELS ONLY


FORD 1985 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1985 TOPAZ

Figure 1 - 1985 TEMPO/TOPAZ REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP:

A "roll over" condition of the rear door weatherstrip at the "dog leg" area, may result in a water leak into the passenger compartment. See Figure 1. To service this condition, remove the existing weatherstrip assembly and replace it with the new part identified below.
1. Remove rear door weatherstrip from vehicle (See Shop Manual, Section 44-06-05, Figure 5 for removal instructions).

2. Install new weatherstrip on vehicle.

3. Close door and water test vehicle to assure that leak has been eliminated.


PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E53Z-54253A10-A Weatherstrip Assy. - B
Rear Door Opening


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: 25324A
TIME: 0.5 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 5425310 - Code: 79