remove seats MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Service Manual

BODY - Service Adiistment Procedures23-33
Front floor pan18AO510
?ear floor pan
lOA
lW391
FLOOR PAN INSPECTIONN23FlACA common result of body leaks is a soaked floor mat pad or
carpet, and it’s not unusual to find that the water is getting in
through the floor pan to some other low point in the body. It is
possible however, for water to enter higher up and run
downward to soak the mat.
Since a soaked mat should be removed for drying, it’s a good
way to start your check. Of course, mat removal means you’ll
have to take off door sill plates and pull out seats or seat cushion.
But, this gives you a clear field for action so you can check bodyseam sealing and the plugs in the floor pan.
It’s usually not practical to water test for floor pan or
wheelhousing leaks unless a special underbody water spray
arrangement is available. As an alternate, the best way to locate
these leak points is to look for rusty seam edges or other traces
of leaks after the mats and cushions are removed. Traces of mudare an indication that the water is coming in from below.
WATER TESTN23FPABs1. Close roof lid tightly.
2.Hold hose upward and adjust water fountain to about 50 cm
(20 in.) high.
3. Pour water over the roof from about 30
cm (12 in.) above
roof for more than 5 minutes.
4. While pouring water, check for leak around roof lid.
5. In the event of leakage, check drain hose, weatherstrip
contact and others.