A front compartment water leak may be experienced on some 1982-87 Skyhawks. This leak may be caused by inadequate sealing at one or more front body locations.
The following illustrations indicate the sealed areas of the front body portion of the vehicle. When a water leak is experienced in the front cowl area, inspect the seams for proper sealing. Should it be necessary to reseal an area, a high quality medium bodied sealer which will remain flexible after curing such as 3M Flexiclear, Part Number 08405 or equivalent, should be applied.
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