F 350 2WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
Cowl: Customer Interest
Cowl - Water Leaks To The Interior
LEAK - WATER - COWL TOP WELD JOINT
Article No. 88-2-14
LIGHT TRUCK:
1988 F-SERIES, BRONCO
ISSUE:
Water entering the passenger compartment of the vehicle while driving in the rain may be caused by inadequate sealing of the cowl top weld
joint. The leak cannot be diagnosed using a normal water test with a hose.
ACTION:
To correct this, seal the cowl top inner to outer weld joint using the following service procedure.
1.
Loosen hood hinge bolts on hood.
2.
Position hood all the way forward and tighten bolts to hold it in position.
3.
Remove cowl top grille and tape edges of cowl access opening.
4.
Remove bolts from wiper pivot shaft assembly.
FIGURE 23
5.
Reaching through the access hole in the cowl top outer panel, apply a bead of Ford Clear Silicone Sealer, D6AZ-19562-AA, to the cowl top weld
joint, Figure 23.
NOTE: A small mirror may be helpful to see the weld joint.
6.
Remove tape from cowl access opening.
7.
Install bolts that hold wiper pivot shaft assembly.
8.
Reinstall the cowl top grille.
9.
Realign hood assembly.
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