Trunk - Water Leak In Left Side
NO: 23-55-98GROUP: Body
DATE: Nov. 13, 1998
SUBJECT:
Water Leak In Left
Side Of Trunk
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH CHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
MODELS:
1998 - 1999 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO BELVIDERE VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN JUNE 26, 1998 (MDH 0626XX) AND AUGUST 21, 1998 (MDH 0821XX). BELVIDERE VEHICLES CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY A "D" IN THE ELEVENTH POSITION OF THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A water leak in the left side of the trunk below the body exhauster and/or water pooled in the spare tire well. This is caused by a gap between the wheel house outer panel and the left body side aperture panel where the fascia is bolted through the weld flanges.
DIAGNOSIS:
Open the trunk and pull back the carpet covering the left wheelhouse inner panel. Look for water below the left side body exhauster or signs of moisture in the carpet. Water may also be pooled in the spare tire well. If water is found in either of the two areas described, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 82300234 Mopar RTV Sealant
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves sealing the gap between the wheel house outer panel and the left body side panel.
1. Thoroughly clean the underside of the wheel housing on the left rear of the vehicle using isopropyl alcohol. Let the area dry completely before proceeding.
2. Apply the Mopar RTV Sealant (p/n 82300234) to the area where the body side panel mates to the wheelhouse outer panel and the fascia fits to the body (Figure 1). Liberally apply the sealant to the "knife edge" of the flanges and use a putty knife to fill in any voids between the two flanges. Wrap the sealant around and over the flanges to ensure good adhesion.
2. Allow proper sealant curing time before releasing the vehicle.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-50-35-91 0.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment