Sebring Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2004)
Carpet: Customer Interest
A/C - Water Leaks Onto Passenger Floor
NUMBER: 24-018-05
GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: September 24, 2005
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS
BULLETIN UNTIL OCTOBER 10, 2005.
SUBJECT:
HVAC Water Leaks Onto Passenger Floor
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves drying the carpet and dash panel silencer pad and installing a revised HVAC drain tube.
MODELS:
2004 - 2006
(JR)
Sebring Sedan/Sebring Convertible/Stratus Sedan
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The front passenger side carpet becomes wet when operating the A/C during hot humid weather.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the front passenger side carpet starting at the bottom of HVAC unit, if it is wet perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Use the procedures outlined in TechCONNECT to remove the carpet, 23-Body/Interior/Carpets and Floor Mats/Removal.
2.
Hang the carpet so the front portion is at the bottom and let air dry (having a fan blow on it will speed the process).
3.
Use a utility knife or similar device to cut the dash panel silencer pad as follows:
a.
Cut just below the bottom of the HVAC housing from the side cowl (kick) panel across to the transmission tunnel.
b.
Cut along the transmission tunnel from the dash panel rearward and to the end of the pad.
4.
Remove the cut portion of the dash panel silencer pad and squeeze any excess water from the pad.
5.
Hang the dash panel silencer pad and let it air dry.
6.
Wipe up any excess water that may be in the passenger foot well area and dry with a towel.
