Convertible Top - Water Leaks From Left Front Corner

Classification:
BT03-051

Reference:
NTB03-120

Date:
December 10, 2003

2004 350Z ROADSTER; WATER LEAK FROM SOFT-TOP LEFT FRONT CORNER

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2004 350Z Roadster (Z33)

APPLIED VINs:
Built before JN1AZ36D(*)4T 110050, or
JN1AZ36A(*)4T 010495

APPLIED DATE:
Built before October 31, 2003

IF YOU CONFIRM





Water is leaking at the left front corner area of the soft-top,

ACTION:

^ Confirm water leak using steps 1 - 3 in the Service Procedure.

^ If necessary, apply "butyl tape" (sealer) under the A pillar weather-strip as shown in the Service Procedure.





PARTS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





CLAIMS INFORMATION

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Confirm Water Leak at Left Front Corner of Soft-Top

1. Use a water hose that has an inner diameter of approximately 1/2 inch.

2. Adjust the water pressure:

^ To flow out the end of the hose a distance of about 27 inches,





^ With the hose 39 inches above the ground. (See Figure 2.)

3. Hold the hose approximately 4 inches from the vehicle and run water back and forth across the suspected leak area.

^ Move the hose slowly (approximately 4 inches per second). Moving the hose faster or shaking the hose may cause higher water pressure to be applied to the sealing areas.

^ Do Not use your finger or other method to spray water from the end of the hose.

^ While running water across the suspected leak area, water should not flow/drip into the "cabin" (interior).

IMPORTANT NOTES:
^ If water leaks occur only when using an automatic car wash or high-pressure water spray, no repair is necessary.

^ If water "accumulates" (bunches up) at the inside edge of the side window glass, and then a small amount (couple of drops) trickle down the inside of the glass: This is judged to be OK; no repair is needed.

Repair Water Leak at Left Front Corner of Soft Top

1. Open the soft-top.





2. Locate the weather-strip at the top of the left front A pillar.





3. Roll the weather-strip open to "expose" the area underneath as shown.

^ This area is sealed at the factory using butyl tape (butyl sealer). Gaps or openings (holes) in the butyl sealer will allow water to leak into the vehicle.

^ Butyl tape (butyl sealer) is a sticky, putty-type material commonly used to seal tail light assemblies to the vehicle body.

4. Thoroughly dry the area.





5. Fill any gaps or openings with butyl tape/butyl sealer (see Parts Information). Use enough sealer to make sure the area is completely sealed.

6. Re-check the leak to make sure it is fixed.