The Carpet Is Wet In The Front Passenger Area - keywords cowl dash floor instrument IP leak panel right sealant sealer strut tower water waterleak

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Some owners of an Equinox or Torrent may comment about wet carpet in the front passenger area. This will usually happen during a significant rain storm. This concern can be caused by the body sealant between the side body and cowl may be misplaced, allowing water to pass from the top of the right front strut tower into the cabin.

To check for this leak, apply water at the corner of the strut tower (see picture below).

With the passenger side carpet pulled back, look for water to entering from behind the instrument panel on the right side (See picture below).

To repair this concern, apply body sealant at the strut tower to dash panel area.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.