Astro Van M V6-262 4.3L VIN W CPI (1992)
Weatherstrip: Customer Interest
Dutch Doors - Exhibit Water Leak
Number: 93-118-10
Section: 10
Date: MARCH 1993
Corporate Bulletin No.: 361501
ASE No.: B1
Subject:
DUTCH DOOR WATER LEAKS
Model and Year:
1992-93 "M/L" VANS EQUIPPED WITH RPO E54
CONDITION:
Some 1992-93 M/L Vans with Dutch Doors may exhibit a water leak at the rear door opening frame assembly (flange) weatherstrip. This will usually
result in wet carpet at the left or right side of the carpet sill plate.
CAUSE:
This condition may be the result of insufficient compression of the "D" ring weatherstrip to the liftgate/lower doors.
CORRECTION:
A new door opening frame assembly (flange) weatherstrip has been released into production. The new weatherstrip is similar to the old weatherstrip,
except for an increased thickness of 4 mm and a smoother transaction at the "Golf Club" area (the area where the lower doors meet the liftgate-Figure 1).
In addition, the weatherstrip air relief holes have been relocated so that they are now inside the vehicle. The rest of the weatherstrip is also thicker, thus
resulting in better compression.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
1992-93 M/L Vans with Dutch Doors built after the following VIN breakpoint have the new parts incorporated into production
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pb 130481
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
