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A/C - Condensation Leak Into Passenger Compartment: Overview

BULLETIN NO.: 02-T-41

ISSUE DATE: June, 2002

CATEGORY TYPE: HVAC-03

CATEGORY: General

CORPORATION NO.: 02-01-37-004

SUBJECT:
HVAC Module Condensation Leak into Driver and Passenger Side Footwell Area - Seal Heater Core Cover and Evaporator Core Cover

MODELS AFFECTED:
2002 Saturn VUE Vehicles with Air Conditioning (RPO C60) up to VIN 2S825218. Vehicles built with VIN 2S825219 and later have been sealed.

CONDITION:

Customer may comment there is water leaking into the driver and passenger side footwell area when the A/C is on. The most common complaints are water leaking into the footwell area during left or right turns or when the HVAC blower is on high.

CAUSE:

The heater core cover and evaporator case seams do not provide a watertight seal.

CORRECTION:

Apply sealant to the heater core seam and the evaporator case seam.





PARTS REQUIREMENTS:

CLAIM INFORMATION:

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for D2480 (Case, HVAC - Repair), or if another procedure is performed, refer to the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide for the correct Labor Operation Code and Time.





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