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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998LUMINA V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSWINDOW REGULATORSERVICE AND REPAIRWATER DEFLECTOR
1998 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN K
Water Deflector
1998 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Water Deflector
WATER DEFLECTOR
Front Door - Coupe and Sedan
A waterproof deflector is used to seal the door inner panel and prevent entry of water into the body. The deflector is secured to the door inner panel with pressure-sensitive tape located on the outboard surface of the deflector. This allows the deflector to be peeled back as needed to service door components.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Door trim panel.
2. Energy absorber pad.
3. Water deflector by peeling deflector off door inner panel.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Water deflector to door inner panel by aligning hook pockets with trim hook holes in inner panel. Use roller around periphery of deflector to ensure proper seating.
2. Waterproof tape to any damaged areas of deflector.
3. Energy absorber pad.
4. Door trim panel.
Front Door - Coupe and Sedan
Water Deflector:
A waterproof deflector is used to seal the door inner panel and prevent entry of water into the body. The deflector is secured to the door inner panel with pressure-sensitive tape located on the outboard surface of the deflector. This allows the deflector to be peeled back as needed to service door components.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Door trim panel.
2. Energy absorber pad.
3. Water deflector by peeling deflector off door inner panel.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Water deflector to door inner panel by aligning hook pockets with trim hook holes in inner panel. Use roller around periphery of deflector to ensure proper seating.
2. Waterproof tape to any damaged areas of deflector.
3. Energy absorber pad.
4. Door trim panel.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.