Important: Water deflectors seal the inner panel. Water deflectors prevent water from entering into the body. A strip of adhesive between the deflector and the door secures the deflector.

Important:  When replacing deflectors which have been peeled back or removed, the adhesive on the door and the deflector from the factory will usually be adequate in order to re-adhere the deflector to the door. If additional adhesive is required, use a small amount of weatherstrip adhesive, such as GM P/N 12345096, Canadian P/N 993365, or an equivalent adhesive. If the deflector was separated at a perforation, use a cloth reinforced tape with a strong adhesive in order to secure the piece together. Replace the deflector if the deflector is too badly damaged to provide a proper seal.

Important: Ensure that the water deflector is properly attached to the door in order to help prevent the intrusion of exhaust gases.