Windnoise/Water Leak - Diagnostic Guide: Overview
File In Section: 08 - Body and AccessoriesBulletin No.: 01-08-58-002
Date: April, 2001
INFORMATION
Subject:
General Windnoise/Water Leak Diagnostic Guide
Models:
1998 - 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
1998 - 2000 Pontiac Firebird
This bulletin contains information on various windnoise/water leak conditions. Refer to the table for a quick reference to the various conditions and the corresponding illustrations.
Condition
Water drips from the door lock knob or the front floor carpet is wet (convertible, hard top, T-top models).
Cause
The water deflector may not be seated properly behind the door handle.
Correction
Seat the water deflector behind the door handle so that the bottom of the water deflector is inboard of the door. Refer to Figure 1.
Condition
The front or rear floor is wet (convertible, hard top, T-top models).
Cause
The small water deflectors may be mispositioned or improperly installed.
1. Make sure the rectangular slot is taped over with duct tape. Refer to item 1 in Figure 2.
2. Ensure the water deflector seals fully to the door inner panel surface. It may be necessary to make two small 76 mm x 76 mm (3 in x 3 in) water deflectors. Refer to item 2 in Figure 2 and install these to the inside of the door inner panel at the locations indicated. Use a piece of plastic from the shipping protective material for either the door trim panel or the seat assemblies (or similar material).
Condition
The front or rear floor is wet (convertible, hard top, T-top models).
Cause
The water deflector may not ne seated properly to the door surface.
Correction
Seat the water deflector to the door surface at the primary locations. Refer to Figure 3. If the adhesive surface is dirty and the water deflector needs to be replaced, follow the service procedure listed below.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
Dealers should use the closest labor operation code for each separate repair operation.
For individual repair operations that require labor time in excess of 0.5 hr, prior District Service Manager approval is required.
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