Body System - General Information

Body System - General Information

Insulation

Insulation is used as a sound-deadener to reduce exterior road and powertrain noises from the interior of the vehicle. Mastic insulators are also used as insulation. Insulation is installed:
- under the roof.
- above and below the instrument panel.
- at the cowl side panels.
- over the front and rear floor pans.
- inside the B-, C- and D-pillar sections.
- on the wheel house/quarter panel.
- behind the rear quarter trim panel.

Other forms of insulation include:
- front tunnel stiffening pad.
- dash panel stiffener.
- rear wheelhouse mastic pads.

It has heat-bonded mastic deadeners for improved NVH characteristics.

It also has sound dampeners located inside the D-pillar and plug holes in the rear quarter inner.

Body Sealer Types and Applications

Seam Sealer

Seam Sealer

- is a heavy-bodied, non-sag adhesive/sealer for use on standing cosmetic seams, truck bed seams, tooled door skin seams and floor pans.

- can be used on water leaks and noise concerns.

Clear Silicone Rubber

Clear Silicone Rubber

- does not run.

- is fast drying.

- remains semi-elastic.

- can be used for sealing water leaks, noise concerns, remounting trim and repairing torn weatherstripping.

Silicone Gasket and Sealant

Silicone Gasket and Sealant

- is a from-in-place gasket and multi-purpose adhesive/sealant.

- is a room temperature curing silicone rubber.

Silicone Spray Lubricant

Silicone Spray Lubricant

- is used to keep the door and the window weatherstrip pliable and soft.

- makes the door easier to close.

- retards weatherstrip squeaks.

- retards weatherstrip wear.

- helps retain door window alignment by reducing friction between the glass frame and the rubber weatherstrip.

- should not be used prior to painting.

Trim and Weatherstrip Adhesive

Trim and Weatherstrip Adhesive

- is a quick drying, strong adhesive designed to hold weatherstripping onto all body panels and surrounding metal.