Water in trunk.

[DAKOTADEMON7]

I seen that it is wet in my trunk. I Could be asking how to fix It but a Google search brought up a great thread on here that told me almost everything I need to know. It seems that my rear window trim clips are leaking. The only thing I'm a little un sure of is removing the rear window lower chrome trim. I read about loosening a screw to take the clip out. Are the screw heads facing the inside of the truck or do you have to remove the chrome trim to get to the screw heads ? I don't want to do it wrong and break something.

[accordztech]

you get it from the outside, lift up the rubber just below the chrome and you will see the screws.

[DAKOTADEMON7]

you get it from the outside, lift up the rubber just below the chrome and you will see the screws.

Thank you very much.

[br0nx finest]

I have same issue on my latest sedan. What's the fix?

I was thinking it'll be the taillight gaskets but the water appears to be directly in center, rear windshield molding or weatherstripping would likely be the culprit. But to be safe I'll fix both.

How'd you fair DakotaD?

[DAKOTADEMON7]

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=167530

[Fleetw00d]

If you use a hair dryer or heat gun on the rubber lip, it will lift out of the way more easily. Back the screw out about 3/8 inch, then push the screw down (this disengages the barbs that hold the clip to the body), while holding the screw down lift up on the trim. Be careful with the clips, they may be fragile with age and it is difficult to remove them from the chrome. I used some self adhesive closed cell foam to make new gaskets for each one.

Other sources for water in the trunk are the taillights (already mentioned), vent opening on the left side, antenna hole, various grommets and bumper clips. even the fuel door opening.

[DAKOTADEMON7]

If you use a hair dryer or heat gun on the rubber lip, it will lift out of the way more easily. Back the screw out about 3/8 inch, then push the screw down (this disengages the barbs that hold the clip to the body), while holding the screw down lift up on the trim. Be careful with the clips, they may be fragile with age and it is difficult to remove them from the chrome. I used some self adhesive closed cell foam to make new gaskets for each one.

Other sources for water in the trunk are the taillights (already mentioned), vent opening on the left side, antenna hole, various grommets and bumper clips. even the fuel door opening.

Thank you for the info. I'm sure the clips are leaking. I can see a wet spot in the middle of the carpet. Not saying that's my only leak but I hope it is.

[Fleetw00d]

I found a picture of the official instructions for removing the clips in another thread last night, but was not able to copy them here; the instructions say to completely remove the screw, then use the screw to push the center of the clip. This is further out than I originally stated.

[DAKOTADEMON7]

I found a picture of the official instructions for removing the clips in another thread last night, but was not able to copy them here; the instructions say to completely remove the screw, then use the screw to push the center of the clip. This is further out than I originally stated.

Thank you for that info.

[Losiracer2]

Also, instead of buying Honda OEM tail light gaskets, I went to Michaels (craft store) and bought sheets of 6mm thick foam. Hopefully that'll be my fix instead of the window channel plugs, I'll probably do those too, now that I know about it.

But anyways, each sheet is .99 cents and covers 1 tail light 9x12", so you'll need 4 sheets. The material is a little thicker than preferred, 5mm thick is ideal, but does the job.

You just have to be careful and pre-crush the foam along the tail light prior to installation otherwise you'll snap those delicate 8mm bolts which should be tightened with your hand.

You don't even want to use a wrench to tighten those either, given the age of the tailights in most cases are at least 21 yrs old if original and not replaced. I either took a 1/4" 8mm deep socket or a 3/8's 8mm with a 2 inch extension and tightened them all by hand and no more. You will snap them off if you use a wrench, so go easy. I just did mine last night in my 92 LX 4dr and i snapped 2 off using the 1/4" wrench when tightening, but luckily i had water proof/rubberized super glue (loctite) that helped seal them back to the housing and worked.

Total cost was about 8 bucks including the 4 sheets of foam and an Xacto knife i bought to cut them to match the old ones. Oh yeah, use an IKEA cutting board (.99 cents), those can take a beating without damaging your table.

http://www.michaels.com/M10390268.ht...sheet&start=10