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Test Preparation

Waterleak Test Preparation: Preparation Procedure:




1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface.
2. Inspect the fit of the door window to the weatherstrips.
3. Inspect the fit of the removable roof panel to the body.
4. Inspect the joint of the roof side weatherstrip to the A-pillar and the B-pillar weatherstrip.
5. Inspect the windshield weatherstrip.
6. Preform a generalized water test using a test stand if that is necessary to determine where to preform a localized test.