Repair Procedure For Rear Wheel Flare Hole

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: Leak Path

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Front floor (wet carpet)
Under seat

NOTE:

This leak can be diagnosed by applying a hose to the upper rear flare and inspecting for water traveling along the floor to the front

Fig 2: Origin Location

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Remove Rear Flare. Refer to MOLDING, WHEEL OPENING, REMOVAL .
Leak origin location (1) are the holes located under the Rear Flare.

Fig 3: Holes
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Hole (1) :

NOTE:
Vehicles built prior to 5/28/08 will require this repair
Inspect the body for missing or misaligned tape over the hole (1).
Add/Replace a tape patch over the hole.
Hole (2) :

NOTE:
Vehicles built prior to 5/01/09 will require this repair
Inspect the body for missing or misaligned tape over the hole (2).
Add/Replace a tape patch over the hole.
Hole (3) :

NOTE:
Vehicles built prior to 7/22/08 will require this repair

NOTE:
To avoid appearance issues, be certain foam does not extend past the flare trim line
Cut the BLACK 30 x 75 foam, from the foam kit, in half and apply over this hole.
Reinstall wheel flare. Refer to MOLDING, WHEEL OPENING, INSTALLATION .