Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 3762

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BODY - SERVICE INFORMATION
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WATER LEAKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
WIND NOISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
STANDARD PROCEDURE
BODY LUBRICATION
DRILLING AND WELDING
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - BODY LUBRICATION
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
DECKLID/LIFTGATE
BODY - SERVICE INFORMATION
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WATER LEAKS
Water leaks can be caused by poor sealing, improper body component alignment, body seam porosity, missing
plugs, or blocked drain holes. Centrifugal and gravitational force can cause water to drip from a location away from
the actual leak point, making leak detection difficult. All body sealing points should be water tight in normal wet-
driving conditions. Water flowing downward from the front of the vehicle should not enter the passenger or luggage
compartment. Moving sealing surfaces will not always seal water tight under all conditions. At times, side glass or
door seals will allow water to enter the passenger compartment during high pressure washing or hard driving rain
(severe) conditions. Over-compensating on door or glass adjustments to stop a water leak that occurs under severe
conditions can cause premature seal wear and excessive closing or latching effort. After completing a repair, water
test vehicle to verify leak has stopped before returning vehicle to use.
VISUAL INSPECTION BEFORE WATER LEAK TESTS
Verify that floor and body plugs are in place, body drains are clear, and body components are properly aligned and
sealed. If component alignment or sealing is necessary, refer to the appropriate section of this group for proper
procedures.
WATER LEAK TESTS
WARNING: DO NOT USE ELECTRIC SHOP LIGHTS OR TOOLS IN WATER TEST AREA. PERSONAL INJURY
CAN RESULT.
When the conditions causing a water leak have been determined, simulate the conditions as closely as possible.
• If a leak occurs with the vehicle parked in a steady light rain, flood the leak area with an open-ended garden
hose.
• If a leak occurs while driving at highway speeds in a steady rain, test the leak area with a reasonable velocity
stream or fan spray of water. Direct the spray in a direction comparable to actual conditions.
• If a leak occurs when the vehicle is parked on an incline, hoist the end or side of the vehicle to simulate this
condition. This method can be used when the leak occurs when the vehicle accelerates, stops or turns. If the
leak occurs on acceleration, hoist the front of the vehicle. If the leak occurs when braking, hoist the back of the
vehicle. If the leak occurs on left turns, hoist the left side of the vehicle. If the leak occurs on right turns, hoist
the right side of the vehicle.
BODY - SERVICE INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BODY STRUCTURE
DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
EXTERIOR
HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INTERIOR
PAINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
. . 217 STATIONARY GLASS
CONVERTIBLE TOP
WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
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