Heater Core - Water Leaking Through Firewall

Bulletin No.: 008/94
Issued: 1/27/94
Revised: 2/11/94

Category: S

Applicable Model/s
1990-93 323/Protege

Subject
WATER ENTERING THROUGH FIREWALL

NOTE:
The revised portion of this bulletin is indicated by an asterisk (*). Replace the original bulletin with this revised copy.





APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS

DESCRIPTION
Water found in the passenger compartment may be entering through the liner around the heater piping. The problem may be most evident after a heavy rain or snow if the vehicle is driven through standing water. This problem is caused by insufficient sealing by the liner around the heater pipes. Customers experiencing this problem should have a binding agent applied around the heater pipes.





REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Clean the area around the heater pipes.
2. Apply the rubber binding agent as shown in the illustration.
3. Use a shop vacuum to remove the water from the passenger compartment carpet and matting.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Note

0208 77 744 Binding Agent Countermeasure Part

WARRANTY INFORMATION*
(Applies To Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty)
Warranty Type: A
Customer Comment Code: 77
Damage Code: 9E
Part Number Main Cause: BR70 61 A11A
Quantity: 0
Operation Number: XX0610RX
Labor Hours: 0.5 Hrs.
NOTE:
Reimbursement for the binding agent is included in the labor time.