Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Cowl: All Technical Service Bulletins
Cabin Filter - Water Leaking Into Passenger Area
Article No.
97-24-2
11/24/97
LEAKS WATER - ONTO THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT FLOOR
FORD:
1996-98 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996-98 SABLE
ISSUE:
Water may leak onto the passenger compartment floor during humid conditions. This may be caused by insufficient sealing of the cabin air filter to the
cowl inlet.
ACTION:
Check for a loose cabin air filter housing cowl inlet, then reseal the cabin air filter housing cowl inlet. Refer to the following Service Procedure for
details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the cabin air filter and housing as outlined in the appropriate Taurus/Sable Service Manual, Section 12.
2.
Remove the old sealer.
3.
Apply a minimum 12 mm bead of rope sealer (obtain locally) to the cabin air filter housing sealing surface.
4.
Reinstall the housing.
5.
Verify the concern.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
(Obtain Locally)
Rope Sealer
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
972402A
Reseal Filter Housing
0.4 Hr.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
18797
68
OASIS CODES: 110000, 208000, 208400, 208999
