- Dust will leak into the vehicle where water will not.
This particularly happens in the lower portion of the interior.
- Forward motion of the vehicle can create a slight vacuum which
pulls air and dust inside the vehicle.
- In order to determine the location of dust leaks, perform the
following steps:
| 3.1. | Remove the mats from the floor. |
| 3.2. | Remove the mats from the toe panel. |
| 3.3. | Remove the insulation from the floor. |
| 3.4. | Remove the insulation from the toe panel. |
| 3.5. | Drive the vehicle on a dusty road. |
| 3.6. | Examine the interior. |
Dust in the shape of a small cone or slit will usually be found at the
point of leakage.
| 3.7. | Mark the points of leakage. |
| 3.8. | Shine bright lamps on the underside of the floor and the cowl. |
Darken the interior when performing this step.
| 3.9. | Have an assistant inspect the inside of the vehicle for any points
where the light shines through. |
| 3.10. | Mark the leakage points. |
| 3.11. | Inspect the weld joints. |
| 3.12. | Inspect the body mounts. |
| 3.13. | Seal the leaks with an air-drying, body-sealing compound. |
