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54 37... Checking roof shell seal for leaks

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Cover capping and place collecting container underneath.

Fig 1: Placing Collecting Container Underneath And Cover Capping
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Middle roof shell seal at corner of case: 

Partially check corner of case with water bottle.

Raise sealing lip slightly.

Squirt water at base.

Fig 2: Checking Corner Of Case With Water Bottle
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Middle roof shell seal at S-bend: 

Partially check at S-bend with water bottle.

Raise sealing lip slightly.

Squirt water at base.

Fig 3: Checking S-Bend With Water Bottle
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Check whether water is present in pocket.

NOTE: Middle roof shell is leaking if water is present in pocket.
Fig 4: Checking Whether Water Is Present In Pocket
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Middle roof shell seal at corner of case: 

Partially check corner of case with water bottle.

Raise sealing lip slightly.

Squirt water at base.

Fig 5: Checking Corner Of Case With Water Bottle
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Middle roof shell seal at hinge channel: 

Partially check seat at hinge channel with water bottle.

Raise sealing lip slightly.

Squirt water at base.

Fig 6: Checking Seat At Hinge Channel With Water Bottle
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Check whether water is present in pocket.

NOTE: Middle roof shell is leaking if water is present in pocket.
Fig 7: Checking Whether Water Is Present In Pocket
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Cowl panel seal in A-pillar area: 

Raise sealing lip slightly.

Squirt water at base with water bottle and check for leaks.

NOTE: A-pillar seal is leaking if water is present on inside of marking.
Fig 8: Checking A-Pillar Seal For Water Present On Inside Of Marking
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