Caliber L4-2.0L VIN B (2007)
Sunroof / Moonroof Drain: Customer Interest
Body - Water Leaking From Headliner After Rain/Carwash
NUMBER: 23-043-06
GROUP: Body
DATE: October 7, 2006
SUBJECT:
Water Leak From Headliner
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves diagnosing the leak path at the sunroof and repairing the sunroof drain hose(s).
MODELS:
2007
(MK-49)
Compass
2007
(PM)
Caliber
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a sunroof (sales code GWG) built prior to October 6, 2006 (MDH 0908XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Water leaking from headliner after a heavy rain or car wash.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle exhibits the Symptom/Condition perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Open sunroof.
2.
Pour water directly into the left front corner drain hole in Sunroof Front Crossmember
NOTE:
Water should drain fully and not overflow over Sunroof Housing channel inboard edge. Drain hose system should drain approximately 20 oz. of
water when poured into the Sunroof Track over 20 seconds. Begin pouring slowly, if no water drains, STOP, do not pour additional water.
3.
Does approximately 20 oz. of water drain out in 20 seconds?
a.
Yes - Proceed to Step # 7
b.
No - Proceed to Step # 4.
4.
Gain access to left front drain tube. Refer to 23 - Body/Sunroof/Drain Tube - Removal available in TechCONNECT.
5.
Check left front drain tube for cuts, kinks or pinch points.
NOTE:
Be sure to check for kinks at the pass through grommet at the dash.
