Body - Corrosion In Driver's Footwell/Behind I/P

Classification: BT09-049

Reference: ITB09-046

Date: September 22, 2009

2007-2009 M; COMPONENT CORROSION BEHIND DRIVER'S SIDE FOOTWELL OR INSTRUMENT PANEL

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2007-2009 M35/M45 (Y50)

APPLIED VINS:
2007-2008 M35/M45: ALL
2009 M35, 2WD: Built before JNK(*)Y01(**)9M 802513
2009 M35, AWD: Built before JNK(*)Y01(**)9M 852926
2009 M45: Built before JNK(*)Y01(**)9M 700185

APPLIED DATE:
2009 M35/M45: Built before April 23, 2009

IF YOU CONFIRM

During an electrical incident inspection, corrosion is found in a component behind the driver's side footwell or instrument panel.

ACTIONS

1. Find the source of the water leak (see Service Procedure).

2. Use 3M(R) Fast 'n Firm(R) Seam Sealer - or equivalent - to seal water leak(s).

3. Allow the sealer to cure, and then recheck for leaks.

4. Replace damaged components.





PARTS INFORMATION

The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





CLAIMS INFORMATION

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Apply water to the driver side lower windshield and cowl area with a garden hose at medium flow.

2. Continue to apply water until you find the source of the leak(s).

^ Check body seam seal areas, especially at the upper corner of the engine compartment where the cowl meets the windshield.





NOTE:
The above illustration is an example of a body seam seal leak that may cause the incidents described in this bulletin. Your vehicle may have a leak(s) in a different location on the driver side.

3. Seal water leak (body seam) with seam sealer:

^ Use 3M(TM) Fast 'n Firm(TM) Seam Sealer - part number 08505 - or equivalent.

^ Follow product application instructions.

4. Allow sealer to cure and then recheck for leaks.

^ Make sure the leak you fixed is sealed (not leaking).

^ Make sure there are no other leaks. It is possible to have more than one leak.

5. Replace corroded component(s) as needed.