Cutlass V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Carpet: All Technical Service Bulletins
Carpet - Wet or Waterleaking from Bottom of I/P
File In Section: 1 - HVAC
Bulletin No.: 83-11-15
Date: October, 1998
Subject:
Waterleak - Front Passenger Floor (Reseal Plenum/Cowl Water Deflector)
Models:
1997-98 Chevrolet Malibu
1997-98 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1999 Pontiac Grand Am
Built Prior to the VIN Breakpoints:
Condition
Some customers may comment on the passenger front floor carpet being wet or water leaking from the bottom of the instrument panel and/or HVAC
module.
Cause
Condition may be due to water leaking into the HVAC module through the sealer between the water deflector and the bottom of the plenum/cowl.
Correction
Reseal the water deflector to the plenum. The products listed in this bulletin are taken from the technicians handout of "Adhesives, Sealers and Related
Items", July 1995 revision (Item # 22009.01-3). Follow the manufacturers directions of each product for application and drying times.
Procedure
1.
Remove air inlet grille, following the procedure in the Service Manual.
2.
Remove any excess foam sealer that may have oozed out from the perimeter of the water deflector and clean area.
3.
Apply one of the pumpable sealers, listed later in this bulletin, to the perimeter of the deflector. A flat bladed tool or brush will have to be used to
apply sealer to the area under the windshield.
4.
Reinstall air inlet grille, following the procedure in the Service Manual.
5.
Check carpet for wetness or wicking of water to other components and repair/dry as required.
Pumpable Seam Sealers or Equivalent
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3M(R) # 08360 or 61 Ultra Pro Seam Sealer
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Dominion Sure Seal(R) # 9005 High Tech Seam Sealer
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Kent(R) # 10095, 10130, 10567 High Tech Seam Sealer
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
