2888478 - U03 EXHAUST GAS ODOURS FROM THE BOOT

With the car in motion, a smell of exhaust gas is noted coming from the rear area.
Results of the tests
1CHECK AIR VENTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the rear air outlet fittings

In particular, ascertain:

  • fin orientation (they must open outwards)
  • correct assembly
Continue to Step 2Faulty assemblyReposition the vents correctly Op.   5010C60 
2CHECK TAIL-GATE SEALING STRIPAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the tail-gate sealing strip In particular, check the sealing strip for wrinklesContinue to Step 3Faulty fitting of sealFit the sealing strip correctly Op.   7015A30 
3CHECK TAIL-GATE ALIGNMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check tail-gate is correctly fitted. In particular, check that the compartment/tail-gate are correctly aligned and the seal is in contact around the entire perimeter.Continue to Step 4Tail-gate incorrectly fittedRefit the tail-gate correctly Op.   7015A14 
4UNDERBODY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the underbody plugs are fitted at the rear of the carContinue to Step 5Underbody plugs missing Refit the missing plugs
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
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