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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)23 · Fault diagnosis
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Passenger compartment water penetration, front area

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Water penetration › Passenger compartment water penetration, front area
Fault diagnosisPassenger compartment water penetration, front area

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WATER PENETRATION, FRONT AREA

After rain or washing, water infiltration into the front part of the passenger compartment is noticed.

1CHECK ABSENCE OF WINDSCREEN INFILTRATIONSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check for sealant on the windscreen

See Test 7035OA Check fixed window glass penetration (windscreen and rearscreen)

Move on to Step 2Sealant missing.

Restore the sealant

Op. 7035A04 WINDSCREEN - ELIMINATE LEAKS

2WINDSCREEN CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the windscreen.

In particular, visually check:

  • glass condition;
  • flatness of contact surface;
  • flatness of screen-printing.
Move on to Step 3Faults in windscreen.

Replace the windscreen

Op. 7035A18 WINDSCREEN GLASS - R.R INCLUDING CLEANING HOUSING

3CHECK THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD DRAINSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the engine compartment bulkhead drainages.

In particular, check: for dirt, leaves etc...

Move on to Step 4Dirt in drains.Clean the drains. Restore the correct installation if necessary.
4CHECK THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEADALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the engine compartment bulkhead.

In particular, check:

  • the plugs are present;
  • the plugs are correctly fitted;
  • the rubber cable passage fittings are correctly fitted;
  • sealant properly applied;
  • correct installation.
End of diagnosisFaults in engine compartment bulkhead.Restore the engine compartment bulkhead installation and fastenings.

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