Waterleak(s) can be corrected without removing the window
where accessible. This method applies only to windows. The use of urethane
adhesive kit, GM P/N 12346284 or equivalent.
- Remove the windshield reveal moldings in the area of the leak(s).
Refer to
Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement
or refer to
Rear Window Reveal Molding Replacement
- The removal of the following components may be necessary to locate
the source of the leak(s):
• | The removal of the garnish moldings. |
• | The removal of the finishing lace. |
- Mark the location of the leak(s).
- Apply water to the area of the leak(s) while carefully pushing
outward on the window in the area of the leak(s) to determine the extent of
the leak(s).
- Use water to clean any dirt from the outside of the body.
- Use water to clean any foreign material from the outside of the
body.
- Use compressed air to dry the area(s).
- Use a sharp knife to trim off the uneven edge of the urethane
adhesive material at the leak(s) point.
- Use a sharp knife to trim off 75 mm (3 in) to 100 mm
(4 in) on both sides of the leak(s) point or beyond the limit of the
leak(s) area.
- Use black pinchweld primer to prime the affected area.
- Allow the pinchweld primer to dry 10 minutes.
- Use a flat stick or other suitable tool to spread the urethane
adhesive material at the leak(s) point. Ensure that the urethane adhesive
material is spread well into the leaking area(s) and well into the joint of
the original material to assure a watertight seal along the entire length.
- Use a flat stick or other suitable tool to spread additional urethane
adhesive material on both sides of the leak(s) point to 75 mm (3 in)
to 100 mm (4 in) or beyond the limit of the leak(s) area. Ensure
that the urethane adhesive material is spread well into the leaking area(s)
and well into the joint of the original material to assure a watertight seal
along the entire length.
- Spray test with warm or hot water to assure that the leak(s) is
corrected. Do NOT run a heavy stream of water directly on the freshly applied
urethane adhesive.
- Install the reveal molding. Refer to
Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement
or refer to
Rear Window Reveal Molding Replacement
- Install all previously removed moldings.
- Install all previously removed lace.