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Sunroof - Leaks When Braking and Turning Corners

BULLETIN NO.: 93-T-20

ISSUE DATE: July, 1993

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-10

CORPORATION NO.: 381602

SUBJECT:
Sunroof Leaks When Braking and Turning Corners (Add Foam Seal Along Top of Sunroof Module Assembly)

MODELS AFFECTED:
1993 Saturns equipped with sunroofs, built between VIN PZ166439 and PZ248368.

CONDITION:
Customers may comment about a water leak in the sunroof when braking or turning the vehicle.

CAUSE:
Under braking and turning conditions water runs over sunroof drain tray.

CORRECTION:





Add foam seal along top of sunroof module assembly using Kent Industries 3/8" x 7/16" Adhesive-Backed Shim Stock (P/N 40120) or equivalent, according to the following procedure. Saturns built prior to VIN PZ166439 and after VIN PZ248368 already have the foam seal installed.

PROCEDURES:

1. Verify that vehicle is not equipped with a foam seal by retracting sunroof glass and inspecting front corners for foam seal between sunroof module assembly and roof panel.

a. If vehicle is equipped with a foam seal, check for proper drain hose attachment and drain hose operation. If vehicle is a Sedan, also refer to Technical Bulletin 92-T-39 (Front of Headliner Wet When Vehicle Has Been Parked Facing Down on an Incline) for possible cause of water leak.

b. If vehicle is not equipped with a foam seal, proceed to Step 2.

2. Remove sunroof module assembly according to the "Sunroof Module Assembly" removal procedures in the "Vehicle Interior Systems" section of the "Body/Collision Repair Service Manual."

3. Place sunroof module assembly on a clean workbench.

4. Starting at center rear of sunroof module assembly, apply Kent Industries 3/8" x 7/16" Adhesive-Backed Shim Stock (P/N 40120) or equivalent along outer edge of sunroof module assembly.

IMPORTANT:
Do not stretch adhesive-backed shim stock around corners.

5. Install sunroof module assembly according to the "Sunroof Module Assembly" installation procedures in the "Vehicle Interior Systems" section of the "Body/Collision Repair Service Manual."

6. Watertest vehicle to verify water leak has been repaired. If water leak is present, refer to "Waterleaks" in the "General Information" section of the "Body/Collision Repair Service Manual."

CLAIM INFORMATION:





To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System. See illustration.