Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
Evaporator Drain Tube: All Technical Service Bulletins
Evaporator Drain/Exhaust - Hissing Sound
NUMBER: 11-002-01
GROUP: Exhaust
DATE: Sept. 14, 2001
SUBJECT:
Hissing Sound When Water From The Evaporator Drain Drips On Exhaust
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a revised exhaust system heat shield containing a drain trough to route water away from the exhaust system.
MODELS:
2001
(AN)
Dakota
2001
(DN)
Durango
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A hissing sound may be present when water from the A/C evaporator drain drips onto the exhaust system.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the condition is present or the customer indicates that the vehicle exhibits the condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR
OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
WARNING:
THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT. ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST
SYSTEM TO COOL PRIOR TO PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.
1.
Locate the heat shield in the engine compartment directly above the right side exhaust manifold to front exhaust pipe connection.
2.
Remove the two screws attaching the heat shield to the bulkhead and remove the shield. Discard the shield.
3.
Install the new shield, P/N 55257336AB, with the drain trough located at the top.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
