Symptoms: Water visible inside taillight, water seeping inside trunk/hatch, water collecting in right side storage bin (Coupe). The foam adhesive between the taillight and the body can be a source of the leaks.
- Remove interior trim, then unbolt tailight assembly from inside the trunk. (This may require removing the license plate and center panel -- be careful not to crack the panel.)
- GENTLY persuade the tailight assembly to separate from the body. Patience is a virtue.
- Pull off the old gasket, and clean the adhesive and gasket bits off of the body and tailight assembly.
- Find an auto parts store or autobody supply shop that carries 3/4 inch butyl window "tape". It's sticky black and playdough-like. Try 3M 08614 for about $10. Apply it to the tailight assembly and remount on the body.
- Reassemble all parts in reverse order.
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If the leak water is collecting in the passenger side housing, the problem might be with the lock/push button release for the hatch. Push the button in and look for cracks. They can be sealed with silicone adhesive or other weather-proof goop.
