Jetta L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo (1985)
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close door
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roll up window
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using normal water hose pressure, spray perimeter of door for a minimum of five minutes
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check interior for leakage
Note
Loose, wavy or twisted door seals can be repaired.
If water is noted, - replaced damaged door seal
If door seal NOT defective, - apply talcum powder to seal
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shut door
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remove seal if contact is NOT uniformly even
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with rubber hammer, bend seal mounting flange for even contact
If water enters between body and seal, - remove door seal
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apply silicone sealer between seal mounting flange and seal
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reinstall seal
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retest for water leakage
Door weatherstrips (window channel)
Work sequence
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close door
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roll up window
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using normal water hose pressure, spray weatherstrip a minimum five minutes
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repair or replace weatherstrip as necessary
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retest for leakage
Windshield seal
Work sequence