Cirrus V6-2.5L VIN H (1995)
Trim Panel: Customer Interest
Door/Door Trim Panel - Water Leaks To Interior
NO: 23-08-96
GROUP: Body
DATE: Feb. 2, 1996
SUBJECT:
Water Leaking into Passenger Compartment From Behind Door Trim Panel
MODELS:
1995 - 1996 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Water leaking into passenger compartment from between door inner panel and door trim panel.
DIAGNOSIS:
Water test vehicle concentrating on the doors. If water is entering vehicle from between the door inner panel and door trim panel, perform the Repair
Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR
4814050
Watershield, Right Front Door
AR
4814051
Watershield, Left Front Door
AR
4814052
Watershield, Right Rear Door
AR
4814053
Watershield, Left Rear Door
AR
4814228
Tape, Watershield
AR
4814229
Tape, Watershield
AR
6034336
Clip, Door Trim Panel
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing door trim panel clip(s) and/or door watershield(s) and adding tape to seal watershield.
1.
Remove door trim panel.
2.
Check trim panel clips for damage. Replace as necessary with P/N 6034336.
3.
If water appears to be coming from behind watershield, remove watershield.
4.
Clean entire surface of door inner panel with isopropyl alcohol to remove adhesive and any dirt which may be on the surface.
NOTE:
ALL EXCESS ADHESIVE MUST BE REMOVED FROM INNER DOOR SURFACE TO PREVENT POOR ADHESION OF THE NEW SHIELD
AND RELATED BUZZ, SQUEAK, AND RATTLES.
5.
Install new watershield onto door inner panel being careful to position it in original position.
NOTE:
ADHESIVE MUST BE COMPLETELY WIPED DOWN WITH HAND PRESSURE TO INSURE PROPER ADHESION.
6.
Apply P/N's 4814228/9, Tape, to edge of front door watershield as shown.