INSTALLATION OF GLASS : Inspection for Water Leakage
(1) PERFORM A WATER LEAKAGE TEST
Pour water on the vehicle, and check the passenger compartment and trunk for water leakage after the hardening time has elapsed.
Use water at a rate of 20 liters (5-1/4 US gal, 4-3/8 Imp gal) a minute. The water pressure must be at such a level that when sprayed from the waist, water falls to a place 35 cm - 40 cm (13.8
in - 15.7 in) away. [The hose should be an ordinary garden hose of approximately 15 mm (0.59 in) in diameter.]
The hose should be used as it is, or press the end of it lightly according to the condition of the panel joint.
Water should be sprayed for more than 10 minutes from a distance of 3 cm - 30 cm (1.18 in - 11.81 in).
The water leakage inspection should be made from the lower to the upper body.
CAUTION: Wait at least 2 hours after installing windshield glass because the adhesive must be cured before performing the leakage test.
For water leakage around the front and rear windows, an air checking method is available, as shown in the figure.
(2) SEAL ANY WATER LEAKS
Leakage can be repaired without removing and reinstalling glass.
If water is leaking between caulking material and body or between glass and caulking material, determine the extent of the leakage by applying water while pushing glass outward.
To stop the leakage, apply primer and then sealant to the leakage point.
