Rear Compartment
REAR COMPARTMENT/REAR CARGOAREA-(SPARE TIRE WELL) REAR BODY
PANEL-TO-FLOOR SEAM (SEDAN AND WAGON)
1. Remove rear compartment or rear cargo area trim as necessary to gain access.
2. Place water test stand under vehicle and direct spray at rear body panel and floor seam. Focus on the area of the rear longitudinal frame rail.
3. Inspect the rear body panel seam inside the rear compartment or rear cargo area for water entry.
4. Using KENT Industries Quick Seal (P/N 10556) or equivalent, extend the factory applied sealer beads to the side surfaces of the longitudinal frame rail.
IMPORTANT:
The procedure should be performed on the left and right sides of the longitudinal rail (Right side shown left side similar).
5. Place water test stand under vehicle and direct spray at rear body panel and floor seam. Focus on the area of the rear longitudinal frame rail to verify the repair.
6. Inspect rear compartment or rear cargo area for water entry.
7. Install rear compartment or rear cargo area trim.
REAR COMPARTMENT - ROOF DITCH
SEAM (SEDAN AND WAGON)
1. Remove C-Pillar Trim (Sedan) or Quarter Glass Side Molding (Wagon).
^ On Sedan Models, remove C-Pillar Trim refer to "C-Pillar Trim" removal procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000 - 2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.
^ On Wagon Models, remove Quarter Glass Side Molding, refer to "Quarter Glass Side Molding" removal procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000 - 2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.
2. Using a garden hose with an unrestricted (no nozzle) flow of water, apply a low volume of water directly into the roof ditch area.
3. Inspect inside of rear compartment area for water entry. It may take some time for the water to work its way under the roof ditch molding and into the rear compartment.
Note:
Left side shown, right side similar.
4. Remove roof ditch molding, and clean all adhesive tape from the roof ditch seam.
IMPORTANT:
Remove ONLY the adhesive tape used to retain the Ditch Molding. DO NOT remove body colored tape seam seal in the base of the roof ditch area.
5. Carefully inspect the seam for water entry locations.
6. Seal these areas using KENT Industries High Tech Clear seam sealer (P/N 10200) or equivalent, and allow time to cure.
7. Retest the seam using a water test stand. Set at 155 kPa (22 psi) water pressure. The retest should last longer than the initial test to ensure all points of water entry have been detected and repaired.
8. Remove old adhesive tape from back of roof ditch molding and apply KENT Industries High Strength Side Molding tape (P/N 40519) or equivalent.
9. Center roof ditch molding in opening and install onto vehicle.
10. Install C-Pillar Trim (Sedan) or Quarter Glass Side Molding (Wagon).
^ On Sedan Models, install C-Pillar Trim, refer to "C-Pillar Trim" installation procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000 - 2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.
^ On Wagon Models, install Quarter Glass Side Molding, refer to "Quarter Glass Side Molding" installation procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000 - 2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.
REAR COMPARTMENT - DRAIN GUTTER SEAMS (SEDAN ONLY)
1. Apply a soapy water solution to the front weld seam in the rear compartment drain gutter.
2. Apply air pressure with an air hose at the underside of the seam. Do not exceed 205 kPa (30 psi).
Note:
Right side shown, left side similar.
3. Observe for bubbles on the exterior surface of the seam at the suspected leak area.
4. Seal the areas using KENT Industries High Tech Clear seam sealer (P/N 10200) or equivalent, allow time to cure.
5. Retest the seam using a water test stand. Set at 155 kPa (22 psi) water pressure.
6. Inspect for water entry from inside the rear compartment.
7. Install rear compartment trim.
REAR COMPARTMENT - REAR WINDOW
BONDING FLANGE VOID IN URETHANE
BEAD (SEDAN ONLY)
1. With rear compartment lid open use a garden hose with an unrestricted (no nozzle) flow of water, direct water flow at lower corners of rear window lace.
2. Inspect for water entry in the rear compartment, at the rear shelf panel.
3. Remove rear window assembly. (Refer to "Rear Window Assembly - Sedan" removal procedure in the Stationary Glass section of the 2000 - 2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume I Service Manual.)
4. Carefully inspect the lower corners for a void in the urethane bead where the side vertical weld flange meets the lower horizontal weld flange. Also check for a void between the vertical and horizontal flanges, outboard of the urethane bead.
IMPORTANT:
Any sealer voids detected should be resealed using urethane during glass installation.
5. Install rear window assembly. (Refer to "Rear Window Assembly - Sedan" installation procedure in the Stationary Glass section of the 2000 - 2001 or 2002 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume I Service Manual.)
6. Water test the area to verify the repair.
7. Inspect for water entry from inside the rear compartment, at the rear shelf panel.
REAR COMPARTMENT -
WEATHERSTRIP MOUNTING FLANGE
SEAL (SEDAN ONLY)
1. With the rear compartment lid open use a garden hose with an unrestricted (no nozzle) flow of water, direct water flow at the weatherstrip mounting flange seal.
2. Inspect for water entering the rear compartment under the weatherstrip.
3. Remove the weatherstrip completely from the mounting flange.
4. Clean the flange and the weatherstrip of any excess mastic.
5. Apply a bead of KENT Industries Ultra-Stick weatherstrip adhesive (P/N 10192) or equivalent to the entire length of the weatherstrip flange.
6. Center the seam on the weatherstrip with the striker on the lower mounting flange. Install the weatherstrip around the remainder of the opening.
7. Once the weatherstrip is installed, ensure it is completely seated on the flange. Gently tap the weatherstrip onto the flange with a rubber mallet around the entire opening.
8. Water test to verify the repair.
9. Inspect for water entry from the inside of the rear compartment.