Stationary Window Waterleak Repair

Stationary Window Waterleak Repair

Tools Required
* Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346284
* Air Hose
* Water hose without a nozzle

1. Remove the window garnish moldings if area of leak is hidden.
2. Remove any auxiliary seal or reveal moldings, if necessary to uncover the urethane seal.




3. Apply a small stream of water while carefully pushing outward on the window in the area of the leak.
4. Mark the extent of the leak area.




5. Using a sharp knife, trim off any uneven edges of urethane material at the leak point 75-100 mm (3-4 in) on each side of the leak point.
6. Clean away any dirt from the leak area with water.
7. Dry the leak area with an air hose.
8. Prime the leak area with black primer #2 from the adhesive kit.
9. Allow the primer to dry for 5 minutes.
10. Apply new urethane to the area trimmed away.
11. Work the new urethane into the trimmed area using a flat-bladed tool.




12. Water test the original leak area.
13. Continue to work the adhesive into the leak area or apply additional adhesive as needed.
14. Install the window garnish moldings.