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A/C Evaporator - Water Leaks To The Interior

Classification:
HA00-003a

Reference:
NTB00-045a

Date:
June 19, 2000

2000 SENTRA, WATER IN FRONT CARPET

This amended version of NTB00-045 updates information in the Claims Information section.

Please refer to this bulletin (NTB00-045a) for complete information.

APPLIED VEHICLE:
All 2000 Sentra (B15)

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a 2000 Sentra exhibits water in the front carpet/pad, either on the driver's side or passenger side, the A/C drain hose may be disconnected. Use the following service procedure to resolve the incident.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Move the driver's seat all the way to the rear.

2. Remove the lower left side center console finisher as follows.





A. Pull the finisher outward at the points shown (see Figure 1) to disconnect it from the mounting clips.

B. Slide the finisher towards the rear of the vehicle to remove it (see Figure 1).





3. Confirm the A/C drain hose is fully installed on the cooling unit drain fitting (see Figure 2). Re-install the drain hose as necessary.

4. Re-install the center console side finisher.

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding table shown.