Body - Water Leaks: Overview

CATEGORY:
Body

SECTION:
8

ISSUE:
02/96-0665

PAGE:
136

CODE:
812

Subject:
Addressing Customer Complaints of Water Leaks

Application: 1995 900 Convertible

BEFORE STARTING ANY OF THE MEASURES OUTLINED HERE, CHECK THAT THE TOP, DOORS AND SIDE WINDOWS ARE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED. START AT THE WINDSHIELD AND WORK YOUR WAY REARWARD. SEE SERVICE MANUAL 8:5 CABRIOLET, PAGE 121.





Should a customer complain of water leaks on their 1995 900 Convertible, follow the steps below to rectify this complaint. Always try to get the customer to describe the leakage in as much detail as possible, such as under what conditions leakage will occur.

The steps that follow have been introduced into production. You should always check the VIN Serial No. of the car against the VIN Serial No. given under each step in this bulletin before starting work and verify that the improvement has been carried out.

Each course of action includes several numbered points for checking and rectification. Check these points one by one in the order they occur by spraying water diagonally from above to see whether any water leakage occurs. If there is no leakage, proceed to the next step.

Never use water under pressure.

Parts:

An initial order of parts will be sent to your dealership with the parts order for Customer Satisfaction Campaign 428: Top Mechanism Quality Improvement.

These parts include:

Sikaflex glue (310 ml) 30 07 127*
Foam rubber seal (1 per car) 45 58 086
Nut (8 per car) 79 77 911
Bolt (8 per car) 69 59 464

*Enough to do about 10 cars. Make certain glue is sealed carefully after each use to prevent drying. Apply using a standard caulking gun. This glue will be sent as soon as it is available.

Additional quantities of these items should be order using VOR ordering procedures.

Source required butyl tape locally.