A/C - Water Leaks to The Interior
No.: TSB-04-55-008DATE: September, 2004
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
BLOWER MOTOR HOUSING FILTER
This TSB supercedes TSB-03-55-008REV, to update the affected vehicles and warranty information. New information is indicated by a shaded triangle or an arrow.
PURPOSE
Debris (such as leaves, etc.) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. If this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower motor through the cooling tube. To eliminate this condition, clean the debris from the tube and the case, then install a blower motor housing filter as described in this bulletin.
On Lancer models produced before 9/25/02, also install special wiper pivot caps onto the wiper pivot shafts as described in TSB-03-51-001.
--> Refer to TSB-04-55-007 for Endeavor and 2004 Galant repair procedures for HVAC drain blockage.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2002-2003 Lancer
2003 Outlander
2000-2004 Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder
1999-2003 Galant
PROCEDURE
1. Confirm proper blower motor operation.
2. Clean debris from the evaporator housing drain tube and evaporator case.
3. On Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder and 1999-2003 Galant models only: Refer to TSB-01-55-002 for filter installation procedures.
4. Remove the glove box lid.
5. Install a blower motor housing filter (listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin) a follows:
a. Use a knife to cut a section from the top of the blower motor housing, along the perforated lines as shown.
b. Install the filter with the air flow directional arrow pointing down.
c. On Lancer and Outlander models only: Secure the filter with two 5X14 self-lapping screws.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed below.
WARRANTY INFORMATION