V50 L5-2.4L VIN 39 B5244S7 (2005)
Windshield: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Water Intrusion Into The Passenger Compartment
Retailer Technical Journal 14545
Water intrusion into passenger compartment S40 / V50
Date: 10-7-2008
Reference: VIDA
Note!
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AFFECTED VEHICLES:
DESCRIPTION:
We have had cases of water intrusion into the passenger compartment of S40 and V50 vehicles. Customer comments may include: water on the carpet,
odor, and noise. If you have a vehicle with water on the front floor of the passenger compartment, be sure to inspect / address all causes of intrusion
listed within this document as necessary to avoid repeat repair! These are known issues and are the most common causes of water intrusion on S40 and
V50. You may find more than one of these conditions exists simultaneously causing the water intrusion.
NOTE:
Do not limit the possible cause to these listed, although less likely you may have an issue not included here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Should the floor carpet / foam pad be affected by the water intrusion, every attempt should be made to REUSE this material. The original mats and
carpets ensure the best fit. Reusing the material may require cleaning and drying for reinstallation after repair.
Suggestions for cleaning:
Household cleaning agents appropriate for the condition. Including but not limited to carpet cleaning agents. If the deodorizer / cleaner used has a
"perfume" odor, be sure to notify the customer so they're aware when they take possession of the vehicle.
Suggestions for drying:
Place in direct sunlight, place in an area within the retailer facility that is warmer and dryer, safely hang by a heater unit.
Should a carpet / foam pad be replaced, the original should be returned to TMA WITHOUT being placed in a bag for review. Please include any / all
information related to what was attempted and why, in your judgment, it needed to be replaced. If it is determined that this material could have been
reused, it will be returned to you and your claim will be debited.
Water intrusion at top corner of windscreen:
NOTE:
Prior to performing any work related to this issue be sure the vehicle falls within the chassis limits listed here. If the vehicle does not fall within these
chassis limits, move on to the next possible known cause. See Water intrusion due to sunroof drains / soundtraps.
DESCRIPTION:
