Passenger Compartment
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - FRONTOF DASH-TO-FLOOR PAN SEAM (SEDAN
AND WAGON)
1. Remove carpet. (Refer to "Front Floor Carpet" removal procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000-2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.)
2. Visually inspect front of dash to floor pan seam inside and outside vehicle.
3. With an assistant, apply an unrestricted (no nozzle) flow of water from the engine compartment side to the suspected area.
4. Inspect for water entering the vehicle at the dash-to-floor pan seam.
5. Seal the seam using KENT Industries Quick Seal (P/N 10552) or equivalent, and allow to cure.
6. Water test area to verify repair.
7. Install carpet. (Refer to "Front Floor Carpet" installation procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000 - 2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical volume II Service Manual.)
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - COWL
(DIE NOTCH) SEAM (SEDAN AND
WAGON)
1. Remove carpet. (Refer to "Front Floor Carpet" removal procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000-2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.)
2. Remove air inlet grill panel fasteners and panel.
3. Locate the cowl die notch seam at the rear most outer corner of the cowl area on the affected side of the vehicle.
4. With an assistant, apply an unrestricted (no nozzle) flow of water from the engine compartment side to the suspected area.
5. Inspect for water entering the vehicle at the inner hinge pillar behind the instrument panel.
6. Using KENT Industries High Tech Seam Sealer (P/N 10070) or equivalent, apply a bead of sealer to the die notch seam accessed through the plenum opening.
7. Using a brush work the sealer into the seam, allow time to cure.
8. Water test the area to verify repair.
9. Install air inlet grill panel and fasteners.
10. Install carpet. (Refer to "Front Floor Carpet" installation procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000 - 2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.)
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - ENGINE
COMPARTMENT SIDE RAIL-TO-FRONT
OF DASH SEAM (SEDAN AND WAGON)
1. Remove carpet. (Refer to "Front Floor Carpet" removal procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000-2001 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.)
2. With an assistant, apply an unrestricted (no nozzle) flow of water to the engine Compartment side rail-to-front of dash seam. This seam is located behind the strut tower, and below the strut tower brace to front of dash.
Note:
Right side shown, left side similar.
3. Inspect for water entering the vehicle at the front of dash to inner hinge pillar seam behind the instrument panel.
Note:
Right side shown, left side similar.
4. Using KENT Industries Quick Seal (P/N 10552) or equivalent, apply a bead of sealer to the engine compartment side of the seam.
5. Use a brush to work the sealer into the seam and allow to cure.
6. Apply a bead of sealer to the passenger compartment side of the seam.
7. Use a brush to work the sealer into the seam and allow to cure.
8. Water test area to verify the repair.
9. Install carpet. (Refer to "Front Floor Carpet" installation procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000 - 2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.)
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTING
PANEL-TO-DOOR SEAL (SEDAN AND
WAGON)
1. Remove front door mirror inner trim panel by pulling on panel to disengage attaching clips.
Note:
Right side shown left side similar.
2. Apply water to mirror mounting panel tipper edge and inspect for water entry at mirror fastener access hole locations.
3. Remove outside rear view mirror. (Refer to "Outside Rear View Mirror" removal procedure in the Doors/Windows/Mirrors Section of the 2000 2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume I Service Manual.)
4. Remove foam material from upper edge of mirror mounting panel.
5. Apply KENT Industries Clear Transfer Adhesive two sided tape (P/N 32735) or equivalent, on the back side at the upper edge of the mirror mounting panel. The tape should run the length of the foam pad contact area and be trimmed to fit around the upper alignment pin.
6. Install foam material, align edge of foam inboard of the mounting panel upper edge by no more than 2 mm (0.078 in.) This will ensure a water tight seal when the mirror is installed on the door.
7. Install outside rear view mirror. (Refer to "Outside Rear View Mirror" installation procedure in the Doors/Windows/Mirrors Section of the 2000 - 2001 or 2002 Saturn L-Series Body/Electrical Volume I Service Manual.)
8. Water test area to verify the repair. Inspect for water entry at mirror fastener access hole locations.
9. Position mirror trim panel onto door and snap into place.