SSANGYONG 2004 Rexton 2.7XDi Workshop Manual page 1544

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GENERAL REPAIR
3. Mark the location of the leak.
4. Use water to clean any dirt from the area. Dry the area with an air hose.
5. Using a sharp knife, trim off the uneven edges of the adhesive caulking material around the leak for a distance of 75
to 100 mm (3 to 4 inches) on both sides of the leak.
6. Using a sharp knife, trim off the uneven edges of the adhesive material around the leak 75 to 100 mm (3 to 4 inches)
on both sides of the leak.
7. Prime the trimmed area with the primer.
8. Allow the primer to dry for 5 minutes.
9. Apply the adhesive over the leak and for a distance of 75 to 100 mm (3 to 4 inches) on both sides of the leak.
10. Immediately after applying the adhesive, use a flat stick or a similar tool to work the adhesive into the leak area and
into the joint between the original material and the vehicle body in order to ensure a watertight seal.
11. Spray warm or hot water over the repaired area in order to determine if the leak was repaired. Do not run a heavy
stream of water directly on the freshly-applied adhesive.
12. Install the trim strip lace if it was removed.
13. Install the garnish molding if it was removed.
14. Install the reveal molding.
CHANGED BY
EFFECTIVE DATE
AFFECTED VIN
Air Hose Test
1. Apply soapy water to the outside of the vehicle in the
suspected leak area.
2. Blow air from inside the vehicle. The air pressure should
not exceed 205 kPa (29.7 psi).
3. Determine the location of the leaks from the bubbles
formed in the soapy water.
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Waterleak Repair
Some waterleaks around the glass can be repaired without
removing the glass.
Notice
This type of repair may be used only for urethane-installed
glass.
1. Remove the reveal molding in the area of the leak. It may
be necessary to remove the garnish molding or the trim
strip lace in order to locate the leak.
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2. While spraying water over the leak area, carefully push
the glass outward in order to determine the size of the
leak.
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