Waterleak Repair

Some waterleaks around the glass can be repaired without removing the glass.

1. Remove the reveal molding in the area of the leak. It may be necessary to remove the garnish molding or the trim strip lace in order to locate the leak.
2. While spraying water over the leak area, carefully push the glass outward in order to determine the size of the leak.
3. Mark the location of the leak.
4. Use water to clean any dirt from the area. Dry the area with an air hose.
5. Using a sharp knife, trim off the uneven edges of the adhesive caulking material around the leak for a distance of 75 to 100 mm (3 to 4 inches) on both sides of the leak.
   Fig 1: Trimming Off Uneven Edges Of Adhesive Caulking Material Around Leak (1 Of 3)

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6. Using a sharp knife, trim off the uneven edges of the adhesive material around the leak 75 to 100 mm (3 to 4 inches) on both sides of the leak.
   Fig 2: Trimming Off Uneven Edges Of Adhesive Caulking Material Around Leak (2 Of 3)

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7. Prime the trimmed area with the primer.
   Fig 3: Trimming Off Uneven Edges Of Adhesive Caulking Material Around Leak (3 Of 3)

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8. Allow the primer to dry for 5 minutes.
9. Apply the adhesive over the leak and for a distance of 75 to 100 mm (3 to 4 inches) on both sides of the leak.
   Fig 4: Applying Adhesive Over Leak

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10. Immediately after applying the adhesive, use a flat stick or a similar tool to work the adhesive into the leak area and into the joint between the original material and the vehicle body in order to ensure a watertight seal.
11. Spray warm or hot water over the repaired area in order to determine if the leak was repaired. Do not run a heavy stream of water directly on the freshly applied adhesive.
12. Install the trim strip lace if it was removed.
13. Install the garnish molding if it was removed.
14. Install the reveal molding.
    CAUTION: After the completion of any waterleak repair, retest the area using the wateriest stands. Do not use localized testing procedures on the newly-repaired areas, as the repair material may dislodge under abnormal pressure.
    Fig 5: Filling Adhesive Into Leak Area And Into Joint Between Original Material And Vehicle Body

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