Trunk/Lamp Assembly - Water Intrusion

Bulletin No.: 017/94
Issued: 4/5/94
Revised:

Category
S

Applicable Model/s
1988-92 626

Subject:
WATER ENTERING TRUNK AND/OR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY

APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS
626/MX-6
1988-92 All vehicles

DESCRIPTION
Tail lights that fail due to water entering the combination lamp assembly are caused by leaks in the gasket and not the combination lamp assembly. Recent studies show that assemblies are being replaced unnecessarily.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify complaint.
2. Remove water from the trunk area with a shop vacuum.
3. Check the trunk weather-strip for damage and proper positioning.





4. Remove the rear combination lamp and inspect the body to lamp assembly seal. Refer to the illustration for signs of water leakage.
5. If the lamp seal is leaking, replace the seal and confirm that the installation studs are tight and no cracks exist in the assembly.
6. Install the lamp assembly with a new seal.

NOTE:
Prior to installing the lamp assembly, apply sealant to both sides of the seal and confirm that the seal to lamp assembly is flush and no burrs are present.

7. Water test the vehicle according to instructions in Service Bulletin Category S, No. 034/92.
8. If water is still entering the vehicle, perform the troubleshooting and repair procedures listed in the above bulletin.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION
(Applies To Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty)

Warranty Type: A
Customer Comment Code: 77
Damage Code: 9A
Part Number Main Cause: See Part Information
Quantity: 1
Operation Number/Labor Hours: T0318ARX / 0.3Hr (one side, 626/MX-6)
T0318CRX / 0.4Hr (both sides, 626/MX-6)
T0318BRX / 0.3Hr (one side, 5 door)
T0318DRX / 0.4Hr (both sides, 5 door)