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Body - No A/C/Coolant Leak/Engine Overheating

Bulletin No.: 08-06-02-001

Date: February 13, 2008

TECHNICAL

Subject:
No A/C Engine Coolant Leak Engine Overheating (Install Plastic Shield to Stop Stone/Debris Impingement)

Models:
2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR, LS, LT and Panel Van

Built Prior to August 27, 2007

Condition

Some customers may comment on the engine overheating a coolant leak or that the A/C is inoperative.

Cause

This may be due to the very large opening in the front fascia. Stones/debris can impact the A/C condenser and/or the radiator and pierce the horizontal cooling tubes. This in turn causes loss of A/C refrigerant loss of engine coolant and/or engine overheating.

Correction





Verify that the customer concern was caused by condenser/radiator impingement.

Prior to installing the shield, inspect the condenser and the radiator for stone impingement.

Dealer technicians are to install a plastic shield that snaps onto the condenser vertical tubes that protects the horizontal radiator and condenser cooling tubes.





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