Canada - Body - Water Leak At Roof

Bulletin
0883

Issue Date
2000-10-31

Reference
BC-00-025

Model
Avalon

Year Range
2000

Market
Canada

Component
BC

Subject:
WATER LEAK AT ROOF

Production improvements have been made to minimize the gap between roof body panels. A field fix is available for instances where the sealer under the roof moulding may be incomplete allowing water to enter the vehicle.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
2000 model year Avalon vehicles.





Refer to 2000 model year Avalon Repair Manual pages BO-42 through BO-48.





PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:





REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIALS:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





1. Use a plastic pry tool to carefully lift the Roof Drip Side Finish Center moulding at the windshield side. Lift about 4 to 6 inches to allow access to the roof panel seam.
(See Figures 1 and 2.)

2. Mask the roof to protect the paint.





3. Clean the area under the roof moulding with solvent (See Figure 3.)
4. Apply sealant to any exposed gaps where the body panels meet. Assure sealant is also applied close to the windshield.
5. Allow the sealant to cure.





6. Apply adhesive to the roof moulding and the roof. Position the roof moulding and apply pressure to the moulding. (See Figure 4.)
7. Allow the adhesive to dry.





REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.