Subject: | Wet Carpet/Floor at Driver and/or Passenger Footwell Areas | |
Models: | 2010-2014 Chevrolet Equinox | |
2010-2014 GMC Terrain |
Some customers may comment on finding a wet carpet/floor in the driver or passengerfootwell area.
This condition may occur due to incomplete or insufficient sealing within the frontroof to body side outer panel seams. The condition is most commonly found in the roofditch within the first 30.5-cm (12-in) rearward from the windshield glass.
Recommendation/InstructionsInspect the vehicle for accumulated water or water spotting in the driver and passengerfront footwell areas. Reposition the front carpet and inspect for water/spotting betweenthe carpet and the floorboard.
If evidence of water is found in these locations, inspect the affected side roof ditchfor possible voids in the sealer. Inspect for, and correct this leak, following therepair steps below:
On the side(s) affected, carefully remove the forward portion of the roof ditch molding;enough to access the first 30.5-cm (12-in) of the roof ditch. Refer to Roof PanelMolding Replacement in SI.Inspect for voids/gaps in the seam sealer along the outboard edge of the roof ditch.Examples of this condition are shown in the driver side (1) and passenger side (2)graphics above.Clean the affected area and seal all gaps with *Kent Automotive High-Tech™ Clear SeamSealer, P/N 10200 (5 oz tube), or equivalent. Avoid excess sealer build up withinthe ditch while assuring any voids in the factory seal are filled.Allow the seam sealer to adequately set-up, then water test by placing a water hosemid-roof near the ditch, allowing water to run forward to the A-pillar. Visually inspectfor any water leaks along the inner roof, A-pillar and floor areas.Once the repair is verified, reinstall the roof ditch molding. Refer to Roof PanelMolding Replacement in SI.Dry the interior of the vehicle as needed. Refer to Floor Carpet Drying in SI.
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Parts InformationContact Kent Automotive at 1-888-YES-KENT or online at www.kent-automotive.com.
P10200 | Kent Automotive High-Tech™ Clear Seam Sealer |
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
0560032 | Body Joint Resealing | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
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