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Body/Interior - Waterleak Diagnosis/Repair: Overview

File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 02-08-57-004

Date: June, 2002

TECHNICAL

Subject:
General Waterleak Guide

Models:
1996-2002 Chevrolet S-10, Blazer
1996-2002 GMC Sonoma, Jimmy
1996-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada





The conditions shown are prioritized in order of most common leak areas.

When watertesting at the front of the vehicle, run water down the center of the windshield to fill the plenum, as well as the corners of the windshield for hinge pillar entry.

Parts Information

Cleaners

^ Kent Acrosol

^ 3M(R) General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, P/N 08984

^ Dominion Sure Seal, Sure Solve BSS

Sealers

^ Medium body seam sealing compound, GM P/N 12378500 (in Canada, P/N 10952233)

^ Kent Automotive(TM), Wet/Dry Re-Sealant, P/N 10570 (11 FL. oz.) cartridge (in Canada, P/N 10570 (325 ml)

^ Kent Wet Dry Re-Sealant can be purchased by calling 1-800-654-6333 (in Canada, 1-800-563-1717)

^ GM Weather Strip Adhesive Gel-Black (2 FL. oz.) tube, P/N 12345096 (in Canada, P/N 993365)





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