A/C - Water Leaks On Passenger Side Floor

Article No.
96-15-15

07/15/96

AIR CONDITIONING - WATER LEAKING ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR

LIGHT TRUCK:
1994-96 ECONOLINE

This TSB is being republished in its entirety to include the drilling of holes as an additional Step.

ISSUE:
Condensate may be dripping onto the floor on the passenger side of the vehicle. This may be caused by blockage in the evaporator case drain.

ACTION:
Modify the evaporator case to allow condensate to drain from the evaporator case through the drain hole provided. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

For vehicles built before February, 1996, follow the complete Service Procedure. For vehicles built after February, 1996, follow Service Procedure omitting modifying the tab outlined in Step 3.

1. Discharge the A/C system and recover the refrigerant as outlined in Section 12 of the appropriate Econoline Service Manual.

2. Remove the evaporator core as outlined in Section 12 of the appropriate Econoline Service Manual.





3. Modify the tab on the evaporator case as shown in Figure 1 and drill one (1) 8mm (5/16") hole as shown in Figure 1.

4. Remove any debris from the evaporator case and make sure the evaporator case drain hole is not plugged.

5. Reinstall the evaporator core as outlined in Section 12 of the appropriate Econoline Service Manual.

6. Recharge the A/C system as outlined in Section 12 of the appropriate Econoline Service Manual.

NOTE:
IN EXTREME CASES WHEN THE ABOVE PROCEDURE DOES NOT COMPLETELY FIX THE CONCERN, ATTACH A FINE SCREEN 13 mm (1/2") DOWNSTREAM OF THE EVAPORATOR CORE TO CATCH FLYING DROPLETS OF CONDENSATE.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 96-12-14

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

961515A Modify Evaporator Case 1.1 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
19850 55

OASIS CODES: 110000, 208000, 208300, 208999