Escalade EXT AWD V8-6.2L (2009)
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Sand the weatherstrip in the bulb and wing area from the push pin zone to the edge of the bat wing (1).
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Clean the surfaces per the adhesive manufacturer's instructions.
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Glue the area as shown using GM Instant Gel Adhesive P/N 12345632 (in Canada, P/N 10953475) or equivalent (1).
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Reinstall the weatherstrip. Ensure that the revised weatherstrip appears as shown above (1).
6. Refer to Waterleak Test Preparation in SI to determine the source of the leak.
Correction
From the listed repair procedures, determine the steps that will correct the condition on the tested vehicle.
1. If the water is coming in around the window area, use the following procedure.
1. Move the midgate striker rearward in the vehicle approximately 2 mm (1).
2. Close the midgate and check the closing effort with the latch repositioned.
3. Adjust the striker position to balance the closing effort and for adequate seal compression.
2. If the first procedure does not completely resolve the leak, use the following procedure.