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Body - General Water Leak Diagnostic Guide

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Bulletin No.: 08-08-57-001A

Date: October 08, 2008

Subject:
General Waterleak Diagnostic Guide

Models:
2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox LS, LT
2006-2009 Pontiac Torrent LS, LT

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 and 2009 model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-57-001 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).

Condition 1





Water may be entering from the top of the strut tower into the driver side and or passenger side floor. Pull the carpeting back and check for water entering the vehicle.

Cause

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Correction

Reseal the strut tower. Use 3M(TM) Ultrapro Autobody Sealant Clear or equivalent.

Condition 2





Water may be entering through the seams in the floor pan on the driver side and/or passenger side.

Cause

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Correction

Remove the carpet and reseal the sheet metal seam.

Condition 3





Water may be entering through the liftgate weatherstrip (between a gap in the sheet metal at the bottom).

Cause

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Correction

Remove the weatherstrip and reseal the sheet metal.

Condition 4





Water may be entering between the liftgate and the weatherstrip.

Cause

The liftgate may not be tight enough to the weatherstrip.

Correction

Adjust the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment in SI.

Condition 5





Water may be entering through a gap in the sealer at the rear D-pillar (roof to body).

Cause

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Correction

Remove the roof rack and inspect for any voids in the sealant. Refer to Luggage Carrier Replacement Equinox or Torrent in SI. Use 3M(TM) Ultrapro Autobody Sealant Clear or equivalent.

Condition 6





Water in spare tire compartment. Water may be entering through a gap in the sealer behind the rear fascia (left or right side).

Cause

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Correction

Remove the rear fascia and reseal the sheet metal seam. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in SI.

Condition 7





Water in the rear compartment. Water may be entering through a gap in the sheet metal behind the tail lamps.

Cause

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Correction

Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement in SI and reseal the sheet metal seam.

Important:
IF A MILDEW ODOR IS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE, REFER TO PIT4535.





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