Body - Water Collects On Sill After A Rain

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Dec. 8, 2008

2019317





Vehicle Information

Condition

Door Seal, Water Retention at Sill Panel

Water gathers between door and sill panel when vehicle is parked in the rain for an extended period.

When entering the vehicle, water that has collected at sill panel can spill onto the shoes.

Technical Background

Unfavorable water routing on the B pillar molded part of the inner window channel seal.

1. The additional sealing with butyl cord directs water through the provided cut-out in the B pillar.

2. Additional holes in outer door seals to improve drainage.

Production Solution

Improved inner window channel seal.

^ From Chassis No.: WVWFA71FX9V009775

Improved outer door seal.

^ From Chassis No.: WVWFA71F69V010955

Service

1. Apply Butyl to B-Pillar Seal





^ Apply butyl between seal and body at B-pillar location shown.

^ Press firmly to position seal.

2. Pierce Two 6 - 8 mm Holes into Outer Door Seal

Mark both holes to be cut on the outer door seal 80 cm. from the top in locations shown below.





^ Mark the forward hole to be cut on outer door seal 80 cm. from the top.





^ Mark the rearward hole to be cut on outer door seal 80 cm. from the top.





^ The gap from the edge of the hole to upper edge of outer door seal should be 2-3 mm.





^ To assist in cutting of the hole, place bone tool Part No. RMCP101 between door panel and seal.





^ Position cutting tool, Part No. JC1000, as shown so that the seal folds in half and with upward pressure, cut a 6 8mm hole.





^ Trim away excess material.

^ Perform hole cut on both outer door seals.

^ Perform water test at B-Pillar door glass with a soft spray for at least 5 minutes.





Warranty





Required Parts and Tools

Additional Information

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