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10-26-2013, 11:39 PM | #1 |
Drives: 07 hatchback Join Date: May 2012
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salt deposit inside HB
I replace my rear shocks today and noticed that there was a lot of what appeared to be salt and dirt deposited just out side of the shock reinforcement plate. I did notice some evidence that it was coming down the side of the car.
Any idea what it might be? rear washer fluid? |
10-27-2013, 06:33 AM | #2 |
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Was it only on the passenger side (since that is the side where the washer fluid hose runs)?
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10-28-2013, 06:18 PM | #3 |
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That is the only side I noticed.
I have noticed some gooey kind of substance on the drivers side tail light cover though as well but feel that is probably unrelated. |
03-29-2014, 01:05 PM | #4 |
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I am going to look into this more now that it is warm enough to be outside for a bit. What is the best way to get the whole trim pieces out?
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03-29-2014, 09:31 PM | #5 |
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There are some lower screws for the rear one and one recessed screw by the hatch on either side. Once those are out you can pull the panels off.
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03-29-2014, 10:27 PM | #6 |
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When I swap my suspension in the spring, I've seen salt deposits on both sides. The rubber on the outside doesn't seal perfectly, so you get quite a bit of accumulation in there.
I've pulled the panel off the driver's side once (to install my trailer wire harness) but I don't remember the procedure. Check the downloads section for a copy of the manual. |
10-04-2014, 08:02 PM | #7 |
Drives: 07 hatchback Join Date: May 2012
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I Was working on sound deadening this week and pulled all the panels.
Noticed a hole above the RH shock. It has a sticker on it from the wheel well that was not properly attached anymore. My solution was to simply place a butyl pad over it to seal it off |
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