Water Leaks into Right Front Footwell from Front of Dash Repair Sealer Skips at Right Front Strut Tower. Saturn Saturn 1995

For 1990-2009 cars

# Water Leaks into Right Front Footwell from Front of Dash Repair Sealer Skips at Right Front Strut Tower

Subject: | Water Leaks into Right Front Footwell from Front of Dash Repair Sealer Skips at Right Front Strut Tower.

Models: | 1995 Saturns built between and including VINs RZ162114 to RZ163321

### Condition:

Some customers may comment that the right front footwell carpet is wet and/or has a musty, mildew odor.

### Cause:

Water leaks into the right front footwell from a possible sealer skip behind the right front strut tower, at the upper outer corner where the strut tower cap meets the cowel panel.

### Correction:

Identify the water leak as outlined in the procedures section of this bulletin.

### Procedures:

1. Vderify that the right front footwell carpet is wet or exhibits a musty mildew odor or moisture exists under the carpet.
2. Remove the carpet, and allow it to dry, according to Carpet and Acoustic Material procedures in the Vehicle Interior Systems section of the Body/Collision Repair Service Manual.
3. With the aid of a helper inside the vehicle, to help detect the actual waterleak point, apply an unrestricted flow of water locally to the right front strut tower area. Make sure to direct the flow of water at the upper outer corner, where the right front strut tower cap meets the cowl panel.
4. If a water leak is detected at the right front strut tower area, proceed to the next step. If no water leak is detected at the right front strut tower area, refer to the Waterleaks section of the Body/Collision Repair Service Manual for further waterleak diagnosis.

Important: Make sure to pump sealant under the lip of the cowl panel, wher it overlaps the strut tower.

5. Using Kent Industries High Tech Leak Chek Seam Sealer P/N 10105 or equivalent sealer, seal the area shown in the illustration. Make sure to seal from the front of the hood hinge, down the inboard side of the frame rail joint to the strut tower and under the lip of the cowl panel where it meets the strut tower.

Important: Do notinstall the carpet and acoustic material until after verifying that the water leak has been repaired.

6. Verify the repair by water testing after the sealant has been allowed to dry acording to the manufacturer's recommended instructions.
7. Insytall the carpet and acoustic material according to the Carpet and Acoustic Material procedures in the Vehicle Interior Systems section of the Body/Collision Repair Service Manual.

CLAIM INFORMATION | To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:
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-- | Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Code | Time
-- | VW | Water Leak Diagnosis and Repair Sealer Skips in the Right Front Shock Tower Area (Includes R Carpeting and Repair Verification) All Vehicles Except Coupes | T9680 | 2.0 hrs
Coupes | 2.4 hrs

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