SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 99-T-35A
Date: 000501
Sunroof - Water Leaks Onto Headliner
BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-35A
ISSUE DATE: May, 2000
GROUP/SEQ. NO: Body-11
CORPORATION NO.: 99-08-57-020A
SUBJECT:
Water Leaks onto Headliner (Inspect and/or Repair Sunroof Module Drain Hoses, Open End of Front Drain Hose Grommets, and/or Reseal Various
Locations on Sunroof Module)
Due to changes under MODELS AFFECTED and PROCEDURE, this bulletin is being revised and supercedes bulletins 99-T-35 and 98-T-48, which
should both be discarded.
MODELS AFFECTED:
1996 - 2001 Saturn S-Series Sedans and 1997 - 2001 Saturn S-Series Coupes with sunroof option (RPO CF5)
CONDITION:
Water leaks onto headliner, causing possible water stain on headliner.
CAUSE:
1.
Sunroof front and/or rear drain hose connections loose at sunroof module.
2.
Front drain hose pinched by roof panel attachment bolts and/or rear drain hose kinked due to assembly of the grommet to the hose on vehicles built
before and including VIN WZ246268.
3.
Grommets at lower end of sunroof module front drain hoses may be obstructed by debris and/or be too restrictive on vehicles built before and
including VIN XZ301802.
4.
Void(s) in body seam sealer used at various locations on sunroof module.
CORRECTION:
Follow the procedures in this bulletin to diagnose and repair water leak(s) as required.
PROCEDURE
General Diagnostic Information - All Models
IMPORTANT:
Before removing any vehicle components, thoroughly water test vehicle to determine if leak is originating at any of the follow areas:
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Front windshield
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Rear glass
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Door openings
IMPORTANT:
If customer reports vehicle is parked on an incline when water leak occurs, all water leak diagnosis should include raising end of vehicle that is "up"
when customer parks on an incline. Raise one end of vehicle to simulate incline under which water leak occurs.
1.
Refer to "Windnoise/Waterleak Customer Diagnosis Form," in the General Information section of the Body/Repair service manual (1996-1999) or
Windnoise/Waterleaks/Appearance A section of the Body/Electrical Volume I service manual (2000-2001) and fill out the Customer Comment
Worksheet.
2.
Remove headliner.
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On 1996 - 1999 model year vehicles, refer to "Headliner - Coupe" or "Headliner - Sedan" removal procedure in the Vehicle Interior Systems
section of the appropriate model year Body/Repair service manual.
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On 2000 - 2001 model year vehicles, refer to "Headliner - Coupe" or "Headliner - Sedan" removal procedure in the Interior Trim section of the
appropriate model year S-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.
