Skylark V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Cowl: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Water Leaking Into Passenger Compartment
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 73-10-68
Date: April, 1998
Subject:
Water Leaking into Passenger Compartment
(Apply RTV Silicone Sealer to Top Vent Grille Assembly)
Models:
1996-98 Buick Skylark
1996-98 Oldsmobile Achieva
1996-98 Pontiac Grand Am
Condition
Some owners may comment on water leaking into the passenger front floor area.
Cause
Condition may be due to poor adhesion of the top vent grille assembly to the windshield. The existing seal tape can separate from the glass or the grill
above the A/C air intake canister and allow water to overflow into the passenger front floor area.
Correction
Remove the top vent grille assembly. Clean the grille assembly and the surface of contact on the windshield of all sealing tape and adhesive residue.
Apply a bead of RTV Clear Silicone Sealer from SM(R), Part # 08662, or equivalent, to the underside of the top vent grille assembly where the old seal
tape was removed. Reinstall the grille. Wipe excess RTV Sealer horizontally across sealing area to achieve a smooth finish.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Labor
Operation
Description
Time
D1353
Panel, Cowl Vent Grille -
0.8 hr
Reseal (complete)
