Rainier AWD L6-4.2L (2007)
To prevent a repeat occurrence of the above condition, Do Not return the vehicle to the customer without replacing the AIP seal if water intrusion was
determined to be the cause.
If water intrusion was determined to be the cause for the replacement of the spark plug(s) and/or coil(s), the AIP seal should be replaced.
Installation of AIP Seal
To prevent a reoccurrence, the revised AIP seal will redirect the rain water flow away from the engine cam cover area. The following repair information
outlined in this bulletin will assist technicians in the replacement of the revised AIP seal.
Remove the original rear hood (AIP) seal to the air inlet grille panel staked studs. Refer to the above illustration (1).
DO NOT remove the air inlet grille panel from vehicle, Illustration purpose Only.
Cut three or four slits through the original rear hood (AIP) seal to the air inlet grille panel plastic staked studs. Carefully remove the rear hood (AIP) seal
from the staked plastic studs. Do Not cut off the top or staked portion of the plastic studs holding the rear hood (AIP) seal to the air inlet grille panel. If
removed, the air inlet grille panel will have to be replaced. Refer to the above illustration (1).
DO NOT remove the air inlet grille panel from vehicle, Illustration purpose Only.
