For 1990-2009 cars only
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Inflate the tire to the manufactures specified pressure as stated on the tire.
- Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order to locate the leak.
- Inscribe a mark on the wheel in order to indicate the leak areas.
- Inscribe a mark on the tire at the valve stem in order to Indicate the orientation of the tire to the wheel.
- Remove the tire from the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting .
- Use number 80 grit sandpaper to scuff the inside of the rim surface at the leak area.
- Use general purpose cleaner such as 3M®, P/N 08984 or equivalent, to clean the leak area.
- Apply 3 mm (0.12 in) thick layer of adhesive/sealan P/N 1052366 or equivalentt, to the leak area.
- Allow for the adhesive/sealant to dry.
- Align the inscribed mark on the tire with the valve stem on the wheel.
- Install the tire to the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting
- Inflate the tire to the manufactures specified pressure as stated on the tire.
- Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order ensure the leak is sealed.
- Balance the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Assembly Balancing - On-Vehicle Tire and Wheel Assembly Balancing - Off-Vehicle in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Important: Do not damage the exterior surface of the wheel.
