Dust and Water Leaks
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Most dust and water leaks occur due to missing or incorrectly installed body sealer or components. The source of the leak is detected by:
- pressurizing the vehicle and testing with soapy water.
- Locate and tape off the body vents.
- Turn the blower motor to HI.
- Turn the air recirculation OFF.
- Close the windows and doors.
- Open the hood and spray soapy water along body seams and grommets. Make sure to test the areas around the A-pillar at the fender and the hood hinge area.
- Check for bubbles.
- inspecting for a dust pattern or water path near and above the area in question.
- removing any trim or carpet in the general area of the leak.
- road testing or water-hose testing the vehicle.
- placing a bright light under the vehicle, removing any necessary trim or carpet and inspecting the interior of the body at joints and weld lines.