Water Leak in Rear Compartment/Trunk – 2011-2015 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

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Subject:	Water Leak in Rear Compartment/Trunk – Convertible Top Water Management Bag Repair or Replacement
Models:	2011-2015 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Water in the trunk of the vehicle.

After water testing and visual inspection, the you may find that the convertible top water management bag (1) is leaking due to a puncture or tear in the material. Aside from obvious holes/tears, the following locations should be closely inspected as potential leak areas:

Areas of Material Folds and Seams Sewn Together

Drain Valve Locations

Note: All model year 2011, and some 2012, Camaros were originally equipped with a 4 drain water management bag and not the 6 drain design currently in production and service. The water management bag repair below is recommended for 6 drain design ONLY; All 4 drain designs should be replaced with the new 6 drain design bag.

Inspection Procedure to Verify 6 Drain Design

For all 2011 and 2012 model year vehicles, prior to repairing the water management bag, first inspect to see if the vehicle may contain the 6 drain design.

Open the trunk and inspect either side of the inner compartment trim opening for evidence of a drain hose. The left (1) and right side (2) hoses are shown in the graphic above.

• If a drain tube is NOT evident, the bag is the first design 4 drain bag and should NOT be repaired. Replace the bag with the second design 6 drain bag noted in the part table below. Refer to Folding Top Quarter Outer Drain Panel Replacement.
• If the drain hose IS evident, continue ahead and complete the Water Management Bag Repair Procedure.

Water Management Bag Repair Procedure

Important: If damage to the bag is in the rear #5 bow area, “Convertible Roof Cloth Sags At Rear / Large Gap Between Number 5 Bow And Rear Panel” to confirm if a bent #5 bow may be the cause.

1. Water test and locate the leak.

2. Start opening the folding top and stop its travel at approximately mid-position.

Caution: The folding top will be disabled when the trunk lid is open (and vice versa). Do not attempt to operate the folding top until the trunk lid is securely closed.

3. Manually open the trunk using the cylinder located in the left quarter trim panel and the ignition key.

4. Access the topside of the water management bag through the opening between the tulip panel and the 5 bow of the folding top. Access the underside through the trunk.
5. Clean the affected area of the bag with Kent Automotive Acrysol, P/N 20005 or equivalent, then complete repairs choosing the appropriate repair below:

Thin/Worn Areas

Small Holes/Punctures

For smaller repair areas, apply *Kent Automotive Quick Seal Seam Sealer Black P/N P10556, or equivalent, directly to the bag material:

1. Apply Kent Automotive Quick Seal Seam Sealer Black P/N P10556, or equivalent (1), to the topside of the bag material.
2. Using a popsicle stick or squeegee, spread the sealer to extend 12.5–19 mm (½-¾ in) around the hole/puncture, maintaining an approximate sealer thickness of 1.5 mm (1/16 in).
3. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended cure time, but do not function the folding top until the repaired area is no longer tacky.
4. Once the seam sealer is dry, close the trunk lid and power the folding top to the closed position.

Larger Holes/Tears

For larger repair areas, reinforce the area before applying Kent Automotive Quick Seal Seam Sealer Black P/N P10556, or equivalent:

Note: For wider tears/holes, it is recommended to apply the mesh tape and the seam sealer to BOTH sides of the bag material.

1. In order to align the edges and support the hole/tear, apply masking tape to the underside of the bag material.

2. Apply a fiberglass mesh reinforcement tape to the topside of the hole. Ensure that the tape extends 25 mm (1.0 in) all around the hole.

3. Apply the Kent Automotive Quick Seal Seam Sealer Black P/N P10556, or equivalent, to the mesh tape.

4. Use a popsicle stick or squeegee to spread the sealer to cover the tape while maintaining a sealer thickness of approximately 1.5 mm (1/16 in).

5. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended cure time, but do not function the folding top until the repaired area is no longer tacky.
6. Once the seam sealer is dry, close the trunk lid and power the folding top to the closed position.

Parts Information

Contact Kent Automotive at 1–888–YES-KENT or online at www.kent-automotive.com.

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