Water Deflector: Installation
- Inspect water deflector and, where necessary, repair any tears or hold with waterproof body tape applied to both sides of deflector. If old sealer does not provide a satisfactory seal, apply additional strip caulking to inner panel at unsealed areas. If a new deflector is to installed, use old deflector as a template.
- Apply a 75.0 mm (2.9 inch) piece of tape to the upper outboard surface of the deflector.
- Apply hot melt adhesive or strip caulk to the inboard side of the deflector. Make sure adhesive bead is continuous and will guide water into drain slots.
- Position water deflector to door inner panel and insert lower edge of deflector in retaining slots. Firmly roll or press edges of deflector to obtain a good bond between deflector and door inner panel. For front door, see Figure . For rear door, see Figure .
- Apply a 75. 0 mm (2.9 inch) piece of tape to the upper middle edge of the deflector.
- On inner panel, armrest hanger brackets and support, seal attaching screw head and panel piercing with body caulking compound. For front door, see Figure . For rear door, see Figure .