Water Leakage
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Spray the vehicle with water using a hose and check that no water enters the passenger compartment.
- Before performing the water leakage test, remove anything that may obstruct the operation or that must be kept dry.
- Close all the windows and doors securely. Close the front hood before starting the test.
- Connect a hose to a tap, and spray water on the vehicle. The rate of water spray must be approx. 20 to 25 L (5.3 - 6.6 US gal, 4.4 - 5.5 Imp gal) per minute.
When spraying water on areas adjacent to the floor and wheel house, increase the pressure. When spraying water on areas other than the floor and wheel house, decrease the pressure. But the force of water must be made strong occasionally by pressing the end of the hose.
NOTE:
Be sure to keep the hose at least 10 cm (3.9 in) away from vehicle.
Check the following areas.
- Front window and body framework mating portion
- Door mating portions
- Glass mating portions
- Rear quarter window mating portions
- Rear window and body framework mating portion
- Around roof drips
If any dampness in the compartments is discovered after the water has been applied, carefully check all the areas that may have possibly contributed to the leak.