Safari Van M V6-262 4.3L VIN W CPI (1992)
12.
Install the rear air conditioning duct if equipped.
Carrier Leaks
Water enters the vehicle at the floor area either on the carpet or under the carpet. This can be seen by removing the rear sill plate which holds the carpet
down. The leak will usually enter through the center of the weatherstrip.
1.
Remove the rear air conditioning duct if equipped.
2.
Remove the interior root molding.
3.
Remove the screws from the quarter panel side moldings to gain access to the weatherstrip flange.
4.
Remove the lower carpet sill plate.
5.
Apply weatherstrip adhesive (P/N 12345097 or equivalent) to the flange area, 12-18 inches from the centerline of the vehicle and install the
weatherstrip.
Apply weatherstrip adhesive to the contours of the flange and verify that the weatherstrip is fully seated in the contour (Figure 2).
Important
Make sure the lip of the weatherstrip is fully seated on the frame opening, especially in the upper contours.
6.
Close the rear doors and align the weatherstrip to insure proper mating ("Batwing Joint" and at the "Golf Club" Areas, Figures 2, 3 and 4).
7.
Install the lower carpet sill plate.
8.
Install the rear quarter panel screws.
9.
Install the interior roof molding.
10.
Install the rear air conditioning duct if equipped.
11.
Use a mild detergent (i.e. Dishwasher soap or equivalent) to soap the rear weatherstrips at the "Batwing Joint" and "Golf Club" area. This will
allow the new weatherstrip to slide into position until the final shape has set.
Marriage Leaks
Water enters the doors at the top of the rear doors and runs down the rear door trim panels. This may be caused by a poor relationship at the "Batwing
Joint" and the "Golf Club" area (Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5).
1.
Verify that the liftgate is flush with the body of the vehicle.
2.
Remove the liftgate interior handle and trim panel.
3.
Adjust the liftgate outer latch assemblies: Loosen the 3 screws (3 per side) and close the door tight. Retighten the screws, this will insure proper
adjustment (the liftgate latches are self adjusting).
4.
Close the rear doors and align the weatherstrip to the liftgate to insure proper mating ("Batwing Joint" and at the "Golf Club" area, Figures 2, 3
and 4). Alignment can be accomplished by fitting the weatherstrip on the flange while closing one lower door. The "Batwing" should overlap the
"Golf Club" approximately 1.5 inches from the lower leg of the "Golf Club".
5.
Verify that the rear door weatherstrip at the "Batwing Joint" is not being trapped under the rear door hinge covers that lay on top of the door
surfaces.
If this occurs, remove the three screws that hold the cover in place and reposition the hinge covers so that trapping does not occur. There is a notch
cut out of the hinge cover molding so that the "Batwing Joint" on the rear doors does not become trapped.
6.
Install the liftgate interior handle and trim panel.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
1052915
Clear Silicone
12345097
Black Urethane Adhesive
