LeSabre V6-231 3.8L VIN L SFI (1992)
Weatherstrip: Customer Interest
Interior - Water Leak Into Pass Compartment
Group Ref.: Body
Bulletin No.: 431003
Date: March, 1994
SUBJECT:
WATER LEAK FROM DOORS INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT (DIAGNOSE/APPLY SEALANT OR REPLACE DEFLECTOR)
MODELS:
1991-94 BUICK PARK AVENUE
1992-94 BUICK LESABRE
1991-94 OLDSMOBILE NINETY EIGHT
1992-94 OLDSMOBILE EIGHTY EIGHT
1992-94 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
Condition:
Some owners may comment on water leakage from the door into the passenger compartment area.
Correction:
Diagnose - Water Leak Detection and Location:
1.
Unclip bottom of center pillar trim and remove sill plate.
2.
Pull back carpet:
a.
For front door leak, remove front kick shroud.
b.
For rear door leak, remove rear seat.
3.
Vehicle must be soaked in a "car wash" type water spray for a minimum of eight minutes.
4.
Technician inside of vehicle, during soaking, should use a flashlight to inspect leaking door. Check primary seal bulb for leakage (during test).
IF THERE IS NO WATER ON TOP OF THE PRIMARY SEAL BULB, THEN: (There is water BELOW the primary seal bulb - exiting primary seal
carrier to floor pan.)
1.
Check for water exiting primary seal carrier to floor pan:
a.
At front door - lower pillar at and along rocker panel.
b.
At rear door - rocker panel and base of wheel well.
TO REPAIR:
Front Doors -
1.
Remove the center pillar trim finish panel.
2.
Gently remove primary weatherstrip from upper door opening flange.
