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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

SYMPTOM CHART


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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Quarter Window Glass Water Leak

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check if the seal is faulty.

Q: Is the seal faulty?

YES : Repair it, then go to Step 3.

NO : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check if the body flange is deformed.

Q: Is the body flange deformed?

YES : Repair or replace it, then go to Step 3.

NO : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check symptoms.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : This diagnosis complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Quarter Window Malfunction

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the quarter window installation condition.

Q: Is the quarter window installation condition good?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Adjust it. Then go to Step 3.

STEP 2. Inspect the window regulator assembly.

Q: Is the window regulator assembly in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair or replace it, then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check symptoms.

Q: Does the quarter window operate correctly?

YES : This diagnosis is complete.

NO : Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Water Leak around Quarter Window Glass Edge

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the weatherstrip.

Q: Is the weatherstrip in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Replace it, then go to Step 3.

STEP 2. Check quarter window glass fit (alignment).

Q: Is the quarter window glass fit (alignment) correct?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Adjust it. Then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check symptoms.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : This diagnosis is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Water Leak from Quarter Trim

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the drain hole.

Q: Is the drain hole clogged?

YES : Replace it, then go to Step 3.

NO : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the waterproof cover.

Q: Is the waterproof cover in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair or replace it, then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check symptoms.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : This diagnosis is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Wind Noise around Quarter Window

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the weatherstrip for holding condition.

Q: Is the weatherstrip holding firmly?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Adjust fit of quarter window glass. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the clearance.

Q: Is the clearance between the quarter window glass and the rear rail weatherstrip holder proper?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Adjust it. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 3. Check the quarter window regulator assembly.

Q: Is the quarter window regulator deformed?

YES : Repair or replace it. then go to Step 4.

NO : Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check symptoms.

Q: Has the wind noise been improved?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : This diagnosis complete.