Roof - Water Leaks

BODY
BO031-00

November 3, 2000

Title:
WATER LEAK AT ROOF

Models:
'00 Avalon

Introduction





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 molding 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 and Material





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint

Repair Procedure








1. Use a plastic pry tool to carefully lift the Roof Drip Side Finish Center Molding 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 root molding 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 molding and the roof. Position the roof molding and apply pressure to the molding. (See Figure 4.)

7. Allow the adhesive to dry.