Cowl/Dash/Windshield/Drip Rail Areas - Water Leaks

Article No. 86-25-3

LEAKS - WATER - COWL/DASH, WINDSHIELD AND DRIP RAIL AREAS - BODY SEALING TIPS

FORD 1986-87 ESCORT, EXP

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1986-87 LYNX

Water leaks in the cowl/dash, windshield and drip rail areas may be located and corrected by using the following, illustrated, general service tips and the sealing materials listed below:

General Service Tips

An inspection should be made for damaged, distorted, or misaligned weatherstrips around doors and windows. Check for sealer skips in the header joints at the top of all door openings and, in and around the drip rail. Always inspect visible areas for potential leaks, prior to any disassembly of component parts.

1. When the location of the leak has been found, select the proper sealer or adhesive for the repair.

2. Before applying any sealer of adhesive, the repair area must be free of dirt, wax, etc. so that adhesive will stick.

3. Always use clear sealer when the joint or seam is visible to the customer. Clean excess sealer from repaired area for neat appearance at joint or seam.

4. Allow enough time for the adhesive or sealer to dry, then water test to make sure leaking has stopped.

Figure 2:

LOCATIONS OF WATER ENTRY:

Upper Windshield Area

1. Roof panel to "A" pillar joint, Figure 2.

Figure 3:

2. Drip rail to roof panel seam, Figure 3.

Figure 4:

3. Windshield to top of roof panel, Figure 4.

Figure 5:

Lower Windshield Area

1. Lower windshield flange to cowl, Figure 5.

Figure 4:

2. Windshield to cowl, Figure 4.

Figure 6:

Cowl/ Dash Area

1. Cowl top to dash seam, Figure 6.

Figure 7:

2. "A" pillar to cowl side joint (R.H. and L.H.), Figure 7.

Figure 8:

3. Attaching screws for steering column brace cup to cowl side panel (L.H. side), Figure 8.

4. Cowl side to dash seam (R.H. and L.H.), Figure 8.

SEALING MATERIALS:

Silicone Rubber Adhesive

^ Clear - Ford - D6AZ-19562-A or 3M-08661.

^ Black - Ford - D6AZ-19562-B or 3M-08662.

^ A rapid-curing adhesive/sealant for sealing leaks, remounting trim, and repairing torn weatherstrip. Sticks to a wide variety of surfaces.

Joint and Seam Sealer

^ White - 3M-08646 (cartridge type).

^ Black - 3M-08648 (cartridge type).

^ Joint and seam sealer is a firm setting, but flexible sealer for interior and exterior body joints and seams. Typical applications are the floor and wheel well areas. Skins over quickly. Can be painted in 30 minutes.

Brushable Seam Sealer

^ 3M-08656 (quart container).

^ Brushable seam sealer used to seal sheet metal overlap joints that have been spot welded, riveted, or bolted together. Applied with a stiff, short bristle brush, it dries quickly without sag or flow to restore factory appearance. It can be painted when dry. It bonds well to bare or painted metal surfaces.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

D6AZ-19562-A Silicone Rubber Adhesive A
- Clear
D6AZ-19562-B Silicone Rubber Adhesive AG
- Black

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 84-16-4
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"

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