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Fig. 161-Cowl
Sealing
seams. If the seams are shallow and small, apply liq-
uid sealer and allow to dry. If the seams are rough,
large or deep, smooth by metal finishing. Then apply
cold solder with a spatula or putty knife smoothing it
down as much as possible, and let
it
completely set
up. Finish
off
with a sander and paint.
Note particularly the metal seam joints at the junc-
tion of the floor side sill to floor pan and the "A,"
"B" and
"C"
pillars. Water and dust can get through
this joint and under the sill scuff plate. It is recom-
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mended to seal under the full length of the seam and
around the joints using liquid body sealer, applying
it
with a dispensing gun.
Front Door Vent Window
Leaks through the vent windows can be located by
a water test. After locating the leak area, inspect the
condition of the vent weatherstrip, the
fit
of the vent
glass in the vent opening, and the compression of the
vent glass weatherstrip.
In most cases simple adjustments will correct leaks
between the vent glass and the weatherstrip. To in-
crease the pressure of the glass against the upper
portion of the weatherstrip, install shims made from
the closed cell rubber shim stock between the upper
vent pivot bracket and the outside of the vent glass.
Application of black mastic or body sealer to the
corners of the vent weatherstrip generally corrects a
leak in this area of the weatherstrip overlaps. If the
weatherstrip is severly damaged, install a new weath-
erstrip.
Leaks around the pivots can be corrected by the
use of black mastic. Fill the openings in the weather-
strip where the vent pivot goes through the weather-
strip. Seal around the upper pivot bracket at the door
frame and at the junction of the division bar and
door frame.
The first and most important requirement to ob-
tain a good water tight seal between the door window
frames and the roof rail weatherstrip is precise ad-
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SEDAN MODELS
Fig. 162-Front
Door Weatherstrip IAP Models)
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