S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
1.
Water may enter through the air box if the air box is loose. Refer to the illustration shown.
2.
The air box may have excess sealer causing interference and not allowing the air box to seat properly.
3.
Max A/C is turned on through a car wash or heavy rain.
Correction A
Remove the obstruction or trim away excess sealer leaving no higher than 6.35 mm (1/4 in) to the bottom edge of the drain.
Correction B
1.
If the air box is loose, tighten the lower right fastener first, then the other fasteners in a clockwise order (lower right, lower left, upper left, upper
right) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
2.
If the air box cannot be seated properly against the front of dash due to an interference from the sealer, cut away excess sealer in order to allow a
proper seal.
3.
Max A/C opens the recirculation/air box door (upward) in the air box. Water can pool on the door and gain entry to the front passenger
compartment. Excess water can enter through the cowl grill fasteners and drop onto an open air box door, or splash onto the door from the plenum.
It is sometimes possible to minimize the amount of water gaining access to the door by applying thumb grade sealer to the right most cowl grille
fastener and the upper fender bolt holes before securing.
Condition 2
Right or left front floor wet under carpet.
Cause A
