Ford Falcon. Manual - part 402
501-00-4 General
Information 501-00-4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Body System
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the
system. the symptom and refer to the Symptom
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical
or electrical damage.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported
concern is found, correct the cause (if possible)
before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the
symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Dust Leaks
Water Leaks
Symptom Chart
Condition
Source
Action
Dust Leaks
Displaced sealer.
Refer to the service procedure below.
Damaged body parts.
Refer to the service procedure below.
Missing underbody grommets.
Refer to the service procedure below.
Misaligned doors.
Refer to the service procedure below.
Misaligned glass.
Refer to the service procedure below.
Water Leaks
Displaced sealer.
Refer to the service procedure below.
Damaged body parts.
Refer to the service procedure below.
Missing underbody grommets.
Refer to the service procedure below.
Misaligned doors.
Refer to the service procedure below.
Misaligned glass.
Refer to the service procedure below.
Sealer locations should be considered when checking
Spare tire
for dust or water leaks. The forward motion of the
Roof opening panel.
vehicle causes any unsealed small opening in the
After removing the trim panel(s), the location of most
lower section of the body to permit air and dust to be
leaks will be evident. The entrance of dust is usually
drawn into the body. Opening the ventilator air ducts
indicated by a point of dust or silt. Seal these leaks,
will equalise these pressures. Dust accumulates in the
then road test the vehicle on a dusty road to ensure
luggage compartment body opening and may move
all leaks are sealed. A suitable Leak Detector can
into the luggage compartment.
locate dust leaks, wind and water leaks.
To eliminate dust leakage, determine the exact point
After the road test, check for indications of a dust
at which the dust enters. Under certain conditions,
pattern around the door openings, cowl side trim
water may also enter the body at any point where
panel, lower part of the quater panel and in the
dust can enter.
luggage compartment.
To determine the exact location of a dust leak, it may
Sometimes leaks can be located by putting bright
be necessary to remove the following trim panels from
lights under the vehicle, with the above components
the vehicle:
removed, and checking the interior of the body joints
Scuff plate. Section 501-05
and weld lines. A light will show through where leaks
C - Pillar trim. Section 501-05
exist.
Rear seat backrest and frame, and rear seat
cushion and frame. Section 501-10
Luggage compartment floor covering
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