Protege L4-1839cc 1.8L DOHC (1990)
Heater Hose: All Technical Service Bulletins
Heater Core - Water Leaking Through Firewall
Bulletin No.: 008/94
Issued: 1/27/94
Revised: 2/11/94
Category: S
Applicable Model/s
1990-93 323/Protege
Subject
WATER ENTERING THROUGH FIREWALL
NOTE:
The revised portion of this bulletin is indicated by an asterisk (*). Replace the original bulletin with this revised copy.
APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS
DESCRIPTION
Water found in the passenger compartment may be entering through the liner around the heater piping. The problem may be most evident after a heavy
rain or snow if the vehicle is driven through standing water. This problem is caused by insufficient sealing by the liner around the heater pipes.
Customers experiencing this problem should have a binding agent applied around the heater pipes.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Clean the area around the heater pipes.
2.
Apply the rubber binding agent as shown in the illustration.
3.
Use a shop vacuum to remove the water from the passenger compartment carpet and matting.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Note
0208 77 744
Binding Agent
Countermeasure Part
WARRANTY INFORMATION*
(Applies To Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty)
Warranty Type:
A
Customer Comment Code:
77
Damage Code:
9E
