Sliding Door - Water Leak at the Top
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 63-10-35
Date: June, 1996
Subject:
Water Leak Along Top of Sliding Side Door
(Apply Two-Way Tape to Top of Door/Reinstall Weatherstrip)
Models:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV
1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
Condition
Some owners may comment that the sliding side door leaks water along the top of the door.
Cause
The contour of the body does not follow the contour of the door along the top.
Correction
1. Remove the seal along the top of the door.
2. Install a piece of two-way tape along the FULL length of the top of the door. Use Dominion Sure Seal Automotive attachment tape*, P/N WTS or 3M Scotch Mount Automotive attachment tape*, P/N 6382.
3. Using a utility knife or a drill bit, cut out the holes for the weatherstrip retainers.
4. Reinstall weatherstrip, check tension of weatherstrip to the body. In some rare cases, two layers of tape may be needed.
* We believe these sources and their equipment to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products from these firms or for any such items which may be available from other sources.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation Labor Time
C1180 Use published labor operation time.