There has been many trouble with EDFC motors due to unsatisfactory waterproofing process, causing water to leak inside the motor. When installing the motor to a position where water directly falls, waterproofing process must be taken with silicon sealant or the like. Kindly re-check the waterproofing method once again as described below.

S.L.C(Side Layout Click), etc

Install the motor onto shock absorber in the usual method, tightening the shaft in the middle. Place the motor cover so that there is no gap between the motor and the cover. Waterproof as shown in picture 1 with silicon sealant or the like.

Because the motors are installed on the bottom of the shock absorbers for inverted types, they can easily be exposed to water. In order to protect the motor from water leaking through the small space between the motor and the cover, apply silicon sealant as shown in picture 1, install the motors on shock absorber (picture2), and pull the rubber cover over the motor (picture3). When you cannot fit the cover properly, pull the 4 ends of the cover 2-3 times to adjust.

For some models or items, you may need to install the motor on the shock absorber before installing onto the vehicle. Some may require taking the lower brackets off before installation. Please refer to the instruction manual for details.

For both types of shock absorbers, there is a possibility that water may flow into the motor from the connector of the cable protective tubes, so please fill in the gap with silicon sealant (picture 4). Also, the rubber cover needs to be installed to cover the cable protective tubes as well (picture 5). By covering the protective tubes, the gaps will be waterproofed.