If you are one of the cb7tuner members who says "Oh, trunk leaks cant happen to me!" you are dead wrong. It is a growing problem and a national concern. Not only does it make your trunk lining/ audio equipment/meth lab all wet and moldy, it is a significant contributor to the epidemic of "honda rot" rear quarter rust.
The three places where a leak can form into your trunk are
1. Rear windshield molding clips/ molding. A diy by timmyOtool on fixing that problem can be found here: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=16577
2. Leaks around the taillight housings.
3. A leak around the rear air outlet assembly (75450-SM2-000), an issue I will propose a solution to in the DIY below.
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The rear air outlet assembly, housed behind the rear bumper, just rear of the rear drivers side wheel well allows air to escape the trunk and cabin of the vehicle when the trunk or a door is closed to prevent the blowing out of window seals and allow for easier operation of the doors and trunk lid.
The foam gasket around the assembly is made of the same material as the seals around the taillights and rear windshield molding clips. It deteriorates over time and leads to leaks. I suspect that this is a reason why rust is worse on the drivers side of most CB chassis Accords. The gasket must be resealed using silicon or another adhesive.
Parts/Tools required:
-Philips screwdriver (stubby or 90 degree)
-Silicon sealer/window weld/caulk - your choice.
-Paper towels or a towel.
Lets get started... First remove the two screws holding the rear mud flap to the bumper, then remove the two screws holding the rear bumper to the rear bumper bracket. One of these screws is underneath the mudflap, which is why I suggested removing it first.
Next, pull outward on the end of the rear bumper to bend it away from the body of the vehicle. Now you have access to the air outlet assy. Remove the two philips screws holding it to the vehicle and remove it.
Wipe down the area where the gasket makes contact with the car, and wipe down the entire assembly, concentrating on the area around the gasket. Now you are ready to apply your silicon.
Don't skimp on silicon.
I went overboard and added silicon on the inside too.
Reinstall the assembly and reassemble everything in reverse order, but don't read this diy backwards or it wont make sense. It will just sound like siht, s'ti gnisufnoc.
Good luck. Be careful that all of the live fish you keep in your trunk don't die now that there will be no water in there. My Koi only lasted about half an hour.
The three places where a leak can form into your trunk are
1. Rear windshield molding clips/ molding. A diy by timmyOtool on fixing that problem can be found here: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=16577
2. Leaks around the taillight housings.
3. A leak around the rear air outlet assembly (75450-SM2-000), an issue I will propose a solution to in the DIY below.
__________________________________________________ ______
The rear air outlet assembly, housed behind the rear bumper, just rear of the rear drivers side wheel well allows air to escape the trunk and cabin of the vehicle when the trunk or a door is closed to prevent the blowing out of window seals and allow for easier operation of the doors and trunk lid.
The foam gasket around the assembly is made of the same material as the seals around the taillights and rear windshield molding clips. It deteriorates over time and leads to leaks. I suspect that this is a reason why rust is worse on the drivers side of most CB chassis Accords. The gasket must be resealed using silicon or another adhesive.
Parts/Tools required:
-Philips screwdriver (stubby or 90 degree)
-Silicon sealer/window weld/caulk - your choice.
-Paper towels or a towel.
Lets get started... First remove the two screws holding the rear mud flap to the bumper, then remove the two screws holding the rear bumper to the rear bumper bracket. One of these screws is underneath the mudflap, which is why I suggested removing it first.
Next, pull outward on the end of the rear bumper to bend it away from the body of the vehicle. Now you have access to the air outlet assy. Remove the two philips screws holding it to the vehicle and remove it.
Wipe down the area where the gasket makes contact with the car, and wipe down the entire assembly, concentrating on the area around the gasket. Now you are ready to apply your silicon.
Don't skimp on silicon.
I went overboard and added silicon on the inside too.
Reinstall the assembly and reassemble everything in reverse order, but don't read this diy backwards or it wont make sense. It will just sound like siht, s'ti gnisufnoc.
Good luck. Be careful that all of the live fish you keep in your trunk don't die now that there will be no water in there. My Koi only lasted about half an hour.
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