- Remove the window garnish moldings if
the area of the leak is hidden.
- Remove any auxiliary seals or reveal moldings if necessary to
uncover the urethane seal.
- Using a hose without a nozzle, apply
a small stream of water while carefully pushing outward on the window in the
area of the leak.
- Mark the extent of the leak area.
- Using a sharp knife, trim off any uneven
edge of urethane material at the leak point and 75-100 mm
(3-4 in) on each side of the leak point.
- Clean away any dirt from the leak area with water.
- Dry the leak area with an air hose.
- Apply primer if necessary.
| • | DO NOT apply primer to existing urethane. |
| • | Prime the clean glass surface with black primer #2 if the urethane
is not bonding to the glass. |
- Prime the bare pinch weld with black primer #3 if the urethane
is not bonding to the pinchweld.
- Apply new urethane adhesive (GM P/N 10952983)
to the repair area.
- Work the urethane into the repair area using a flat-bladed tool.
- Water test the original leak area using a hose without a nozzle.
- Continue to work the adhesive into the leak area or apply additional
adhesive as needed.
- Install the window garnish moldings if
removed.
