23 · Diagnostics

Passenger compartment water penetration, rear area

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year: 2005–2010
Section: Water penetration › Passenger compartment water penetration, rear area

Fault diagnosisPassenger compartment water penetration, rear area

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WATER PENETRATION, REAR AREA

After rain or washing, water penetration in the rear part of the passenger compartment is noticed.

1	CHECK FOR PENETRATION THROUGH THE REARSCREEN	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check for sealant along the entire perimeter of the rearscreen, carrying out the See Test 7035OA CHECK FOR ABSENCE OF FIXED WINDOW INFILTRATIONS (WINDSCREEN AND REAR SCREEN)	Move on to Step 2	Sealant missing	Restore the sealant Op. 7035B04 REAR WINDSCREEN - ELIMINATE LEAKS
2	REARSCREEN CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the rearscreen. In particular, visually check: - the condition of the glass - the flatness of the contact surface	Move on to Step 3	Faults in rearscreen	Replace the rearscreen Op. 7035B14 REAR WINDOW GLASS - R.R INCLUDES CLEANING HOUSING
3	TAILGATE SEAL CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the condition of the tailgate perimeter seal (no creases or wrinkles)	Move on to Step 4	Perimeter seal not correctly fitted.	Refit correctly. If necesssary, replace the seal Op. 7015A30 TAILGATE COMPARTMENT SEAL - R+R
		Move on to Step 4	Perimeter seal faulty	Replace the seal Op. 7015A30 TAILGATE COMPARTMENT SEAL - R+R
4	TAILGATE ALIGNMENT CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the fitting of the tailgate In particular, make sure the alignment of the tailgate is correct checking that the seal is in contact along the entire perimeter	End of diagnosis	Tailgate fitting faulty	Restore the alignment of the tailgate Op. 7015A14 TAILGATE - ADJUST CENTRING AND PROFILE - INCLUDES HINGE AND COMPARTMENT SEAL ADAPTATION

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