Hi, Guest
10-28-2011, 05:56 AM
Update:
I think I am figuring this out, with a little help from Google. I pulled the plastic interior sill (kick plate) trim off the 2010. There are large rectangular holes where the clips come out. Shining a light up from under the car, I can see those "formed passages" I mentioned. I think it is pretty clear that they are meant to be drains.
That means that the '03 and '05 have had those drains blocked by some helpful person on the assembly line (maybe just over-enthusiastic application of the goop between the rocker and the chassis side). In any event, I am going to start poking away at the sealer to get rid of it.
I guess I'll remove those interior trip strips on all the cars so the oil spray guy can get easier access....
Other comments or experiences still welcome.
Bob the Duck Canuck
I think I am figuring this out, with a little help from Google. I pulled the plastic interior sill (kick plate) trim off the 2010. There are large rectangular holes where the clips come out. Shining a light up from under the car, I can see those "formed passages" I mentioned. I think it is pretty clear that they are meant to be drains.
That means that the '03 and '05 have had those drains blocked by some helpful person on the assembly line (maybe just over-enthusiastic application of the goop between the rocker and the chassis side). In any event, I am going to start poking away at the sealer to get rid of it.
I guess I'll remove those interior trip strips on all the cars so the oil spray guy can get easier access....
Other comments or experiences still welcome.
Bob the Duck Canuck