Water Leaks: Notes

GENERAL NOTES 

• This procedure applies to all models, 2009 model year and beyond.
• Each leak area can have multiple root causes, as noted in the diagnosis chart. It is important to water test each repair before starting the next.
• If a leak cannot be reproduced, it is due to the period of time the vehicle is under wet conditions. Some leaks may take hours before leaking.
• If a leak cannot be reproduced, apply all the repairs as noted in the diagnosis chart.
• It is important to understand where the leak ENDS up when diagnosing the vehicle. Where the leak ends up, does not always explain where the leak originates. Refer to the diagnosis chart when determining which repairs to perform.
• This repair procedure does NOT cover every possible water leak on the vehicle. The issues identified in this document are the severe leaks that may occur in the field.
• Generally, a car wash is the preferred method to diagnose a vehicle.
• The content identifies the known areas of water leaks, the critical characteristics of each area and how to repair them.