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