SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 9 (1991)
Strut / Shock Tower: Customer Interest
Carpet - Wet/Musty Odors
BULLETIN NO.: 94-T-32
ISSUE DATE: August, 1994
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-10
CORPORATION NO.: 481503
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
Water Leaks Into Front Footwell from Front of Dash (Repair Sealer Skips or HVAC Case Seals)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-1994 Saturns
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment that their front footwell carpet is wet and/or has a musty, mildew odor.
CAUSE:
Water leaks into front footwell:
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From a possible sealer skip at the "smile" joint in the engine compartment.
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From a possible sealer skip behind the front strut tower, at the upper outer corner where the strut tower cap meets the cowl panel.
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Past the HVAC distribution case seals.
CORRECTION:
Identify waterleak path as outlined in the "Procedures" section of this bulletin.
PROCEDURES
1.
Verify that the front footwell carpet is wet or exhibits a musty mildew odor or moisture exists under the carpet.
2.
Remove the carpet according to "Carpet and Acoustic Material" procedures in the "Vehicle Interior Systems" section of the "Body/Collision
Repair Service Manual."
3.
With the aid of a helper inside the vehicle (to help detect actual waterleak point), apply an unrestricted flow of water locally to the "smile" joint.
IMPORTANT:
To detect waterleak, always start at the lowest point and work up.
4.
If a waterleak is detected at the "smile" joint, proceed to "Smile Joint Waterleak Repair" in this bulletin. If a waterleak is not detected at the
"smile" joint, proceed to the next step.
