Leakage at the cabin filter enclosure

[Liam Z]

Just bought the brand new MGS5 2 days ago, found the carbin filter is wet and dirty, there must be some leakage from the enclosure but I don't know where, everything seems tight, checked the rest of the stock at the dealer, the same, all cars (S5) have the same issue.

Could you check yours, anybody has the same thing, how to solve that?
Thanks!

 

[miha]

I have the same problem. How did you solve it?

 

[Liam Z]

I have the same problem. How did you solve it?

Wow, it seems a common issue.
I went to the dealer and their solution is simple, open the rain collection cover, apply sealing (recommand self-adhesive water resistant type in case of service in the future) around the area of the inlet of the air conditioner, assemble the parts you disassembled back then it is fixed.

I checked the results by using super strong car wash machine and drving in rainstorm, all try.

You can do it yourself as well since it's just 2 nuts+several clips.

Attached a picture for your reference.

 

[Liam Z]

The root cause for this I believe is:
There actually is a compelete seal covers the whole window, but this seal is made of NBR which is too hard to create a seal just by the compression from a weak plastic rain collection cover, then leakage occors.

 

[miha]

Thanks for the solution. My dealer doesn't know about the problem. He also asked MG but they didn't give him a solution.

 

[Liam Z]

Thanks for the solution. My dealer doesn't know about the problem. He also asked MG but they didn't give him a solution.

No sweat, you may can do it by yourself or together with the dealer, quite easy.

 

[Ian Key]

I guess another solution is some clear waterproof tape along the seam.

 

[Liam Z]

I guess another solution is some clear waterproof tape along the seam.

That's right, but might looks "ugly" ;-)

 

[MG Clive]

That's right, but might looks "ugly" ;-)

Wouldn't it be under the scuttle panel, so out of sight ?

 

[Liam Z]

Wouldn't it be under the scuttle panel, so out of sight ?

I tried this as temporary solution, it's not easily perceived, but not invisiable.

 

[sanbucher]

What exactly needs to be done? I don't see it.
Sorry, my English isn't very good.

 

[mgaz]

Where is the pollen filter?

 

[mazzie]

Where can I find instructions on how to remove the cabin air filter? Thanks!

 

[MG Clive]

Where can I find instructions on how to remove the cabin air filter? Thanks!

It looks as if it's the same as the MG4.

 

[mgaz]

Thank you, excellent video.

 

[sanbucher]

I'll check today to see if I have any water inside.

 

[mgaz]

What made you look? Is it all cars? Interesting to know if all cars affected? before I try to take to bits thanks.