Been having occasional issues with water in the boot - whenever it has been raining and I open the boot, drops of water have falling on my head from the boot lock mechansism and this has lead to the carpet being moist plus water underneath the toolkit. Its also led to the boot now not opening on occasion plus the boot deciding to open of its own accord.
Decided to have a look earlier and took of the plastic panel which revealed the issue - water has been running in through the renault diamond on the boot - I could clearly see water marks/streaks. Managed to ease it off (6 retaining tabs) with some long thin pliers and cleaned it up as well as the surrounding area. Good blob of sealent on the tabs and the back of the diamond and back in it went. Will let it settle/dry and then give it a leak test with a watering can over the weekend.
Decided to have a look earlier and took of the plastic panel which revealed the issue - water has been running in through the renault diamond on the boot - I could clearly see water marks/streaks. Managed to ease it off (6 retaining tabs) with some long thin pliers and cleaned it up as well as the surrounding area. Good blob of sealent on the tabs and the back of the diamond and back in it went. Will let it settle/dry and then give it a leak test with a watering can over the weekend.