Body - Water Leaks From The A-Pillar Area

NUMBER: 23-005-07

GROUP: Body

DATE: February 2, 2007

SUBJECT:
"A" Pillar Water Leak

OVERVIEW:

This bulletin involves sealing body seams in the cowl area.

MODELS:

2006-2007 (LX) 300 / Charger / Magnum

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

A customer may experience wet carpet in the front drivers or passenger floor area.

DIAGNOSIS:

If the customer indicates that the condition is present and no obvious water leaks are found, perform the Repair Procedure.





PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Remove the windshield wiper arms.

2. Remove the plastic cowl cover.

3. Disconnect the wiper Motor electrical connector.

4. Remove the wiper module

5. Remove the wiper module mounting bracket.





6. Inspect the cowl seams shown (Fig. 1). If any excessive sealer is protruding from this seam, remove it.

7. Clean the area around the seam with an appropriate solvent to allow the new sealer to bond.

8. Apply body seam sealer to the seam making sure to cover any sealer gaps that are present. Seal both the horizontal and vertical seams

9. Install the wiper module mounting bracket.

10. Install the wiper module.

11. Connect the wiper Motor electrical connector

12. Install the cowl cover.

13. Install the wiper arms.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.





TIME ALLOWANCE:





FAILURE CODE:

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.