Fix rear Light & Vent Leaks


keithiesbig1

keithiesbig1

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Hey Folks, after suffering with this for a long time i thought i would get it fixed and make a How-to. So here we go. :nerv:

I was getting water lying in this area and in the hole where the bolt is in the picture below. This would then run down into the spare wheel well. :nono:

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REAR LIGHT SEAL
A quick run through on what to do for the Rear lights first (sorry no pics)

1. Buy some new seals from Honda (or where ever you can get)

2. Remove Rear Lights

3. Discard old seals

4. Clean the area of the car (painted metal work behind light)

5. Get some Mildew resistant clear silicone

6. Put silicone around the car side of the new seal

7. Replace seal making sure to align it properly

8. Allow silicone to set fully (couple of hours, the more the better)

9. Replace rear lights

That should be the rear lights solved.

VENT SEALS
Now for the Vents BEHIND the rear bumper:

1. Remove the clips along the top of the bumper using a small flat head screwdriver (carefully!!!). The middle bit should pop up allowing you to remove the full thing.
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2. Remove the 2 clips under the car as shown below. Same method.
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3. Remove the 2no Screws from the connection in the rear arches (1no in each arch)

4. Remove bumper taking care not to scratch rear quarter panels at each side.

5. Pictures of the 2no vents below for your information:
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6. Give the car and the seal on the vent a real good clean and check for any damage which may cause the leak. Pictures below for information:
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7. Put mildew resistant clear silicone around the seal on the vent and also the seals around the fixings for best results.
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8. Fit vent again and run some silicone around the top and sides of the vent to help keep the water out.
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9. (OPTIONAL) seal the grommet below if you are getting water in the hole where the bolt is as described above. This is the only way I could see it getting in.
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10. Now put bumper back on and put all fixings back on and that should be it. :clap: :nice:
 
I have the same problem on my EG6, good to know, basically are the same steps, thank you !!! :)
 
Great wright up and pictures to go with it man! Will defo help people out! :)
 
i bought new light seals from honda about year and half ago and solved my problem, was something like £25 though maybe more though for 2 foam seals
 
Great write up mate. Did this to my 9 last night + repped :nice:
 
No problem, glad it can help out :nice:

Still getting a bit of water in....so might have to re-do some of this again and also go on the hunt for more holes to seal :naughty:

HATE WATER!!!! :angry:
 
Just need to sort the front end out for now for me. It seems to piss through when driving in the wet :(
 
I just wanted to add to this. I've had troubles with both of these in the past (let's be honest which EK owner hasn't).

For the rear light seal, instead of using silicone, you can go to The Range or an arts and craft shop and buy foam, i think it's 5mm, you'll need 4 sheets (around 50p) of it, 2 sheets per light. Draw round the old gasket and cut it out. Works perfectly. So that's 2 gaskets for about £2 instead of £30 or so from Honda.

This way you can still take your lights off easily if you need to.
 
Harvey said:
I just wanted to add to this. I've had troubles with both of these in the past (let's be honest which EK owner hasn't).

For the rear light seal, instead of using silicone, you can go to The Range or an arts and craft shop and buy foam, i think it's 5mm, you'll need 4 sheets (around 50p) of it, 2 sheets per light. Draw round the old gasket and cut it out. Works perfectly. So that's 2 gaskets for about £2 instead of £30 or so from Honda.

This way you can still take your lights off easily if you need to.
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Good alternative to the honda gasket :bow: save a lot of cash :win:

Please note, the lights are still removable after my guide....it is just the gasket which is siliconed to the frame of the car. and if this needs removed, silicone remover works a treat :nice:
 
Harvey said:
I just wanted to add to this. I've had troubles with both of these in the past (let's be honest which EK owner hasn't).

For the rear light seal, instead of using silicone, you can go to The Range or an arts and craft shop and buy foam, i think it's 5mm, you'll need 4 sheets (around 50p) of it, 2 sheets per light. Draw round the old gasket and cut it out. Works perfectly. So that's 2 gaskets for about £2 instead of £30 or so from Honda.

This way you can still take your lights off easily if you need to.
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Difference in prices €1 per sheet in Ireland :) robbing bast@rds but still cheaper than Honda, Cheers for this tip going to get some now and do it later
 
A bit of a tread revival. Is clear silicon the best option for sealing the rear vents. Mine are leaking and I was told not to use silicon because it's corrosive, but the person may have been talking about white silicon. Is clear silicon safe to use?
 
I have never heard of silicon sealant being called corrosive. Its used as a lubricant as well so cant see it damaging paint etc...
 
Certain silicons are corrosive with acidity in it. Make sure you use the specific silicon for automobile.

Honda has made various bonding silicons for different applications. Find the one that holds the plastic deadening to your door. It works the same.
 
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also worth noting that water can get in from the seam seals along where the boot lid is bolted down, along the weather strips of the roof and under the rear lights. If the sealant in these places is cracked/weathered even though it may be small, water will get in!
 
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