Quarter Glass, Drainage
Quarter glass, drainage1
Preparations
Raise the cover plate with the button on the dashboard as per illustration.
2
Disconnect link
Disconnect link for flap.
3
Remove rear seat cushion and seat back.
If not already performed during Campaign 91C Checking/Replacing insulation mats, Service Bulletin 89-0008, refer to 89-0008 for removal instructions.
4
Remove rear side panels
Fold down the seat belt buckle (1).
Remove the two screws marked (3).
Remove clips (4).
Carefully loosen side panel from fasteners (2), in the B-post.
5
Remove
Remove clip (6).
Carefully pull side panel forward and up slightly (arrow) to release the upper edge of the side panel from the body.
Note!
Do not lift panel too high or the panel may be damaged where the clip (6) was installed.
Carefully continue lifting the side panel forward and up to remove it from vehicle.
6
Folding butyl tape
A = Take two pieces of butyl tape 120 mm (4-3/4") and 4 mm (5/32") thick.
B = Fold the butyl tape as per illustration.
C = The final piece must be 35 mm (1-3/8") long.
7
Apply seal
Remove the sealing.
Pull up rubber seal (2) 25 mm (1.0") (B) as per the illustration.
Note!
Seal MUST be pulled up carefully or it may warp.
Clean area with cleaner H
Place the Butyl (1) into V-shaped channel bracket as per illustration (A=125 mm)(5")
The butyl (3) minimum height of 30 mm (1-3/16") must seal off the V-channel so that no water can run under it or between the flange for the seal strip.
Re-install
Picture shows left quarter panel area with rear side panel removed in a top view
Note!
When installing the rear side panels, ensure that the fastener clips on the panel front edge line up with the corresponding holes in the B-post before finally mounting the panel to the B-post.
Carefully reinstall all removed parts in reverse order ensuring proper fit of all parts.
Repeat
Repeat the job on the other side of the vehicle; both left and right sides of vehicle must be performed.