Repair Procedure For Cowl Side Panel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Jeep Wrangler and 2015 Jeep Wrangler. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This repair procedure is applicable when water is evident on the:

Fig 1: Front Floor

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Front floor (wet carpet)

Fig 2: Dash Panel, Front Floor & Cowl Side Panel

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1 - DASH PANEL

2 - FRONT FLOOR

3 - COWL SIDE PANEL

Location of the leak is the Cowl Side Panel (3).

Fig 3: Cowl Panel Area

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NOTE:

These leaks can be diagnosed by applying a water hose in the cowl panel area (1)

Fig 4: Mastic Patches/Plugs & Seam Sealer Skips

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Condition (1) : Mastic Patches / Plugs

Replace patch or plug.

Condition 2: Seam sealer skips

Apply clear sealer to skip area.

Fig 5: Strap Bracket, Scuff Trim Foam Damaged/Missing & Antenna Grommet Not Seated
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Condition 3: Check strap bracket

Remove bracket and apply butyl to holes.

Condition 4: Scuff trim foam damaged / missing

Replace trim clips.

Condition 5: Antenna grommet not seated

Re-install grommet.