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Waterleak at Top of Windshield (Seal Pinhole)

Subject:Water Leak at Top of Windshield (Seal Pinhole)

Models:1999-2002 Chevrolet and GMC M/L-Van Models



Condition

Some customers may comment that there is water dripping from the top of the windshield.

Cause

Important: A large amount of water may be able to enter the vehicle through small holes in the body seam sealer.


Object Number: 824094  Size: SH

The water may be entering from a pinhole in the body seam sealer at the upper "A" pillar. Refer to the illustration above.


Object Number: 824096  Size: SH

The water may also be entering from a pinhole in the body seam sealer at the "B" pillar and then runs forward to the windshield. Refer to the illustrations above.

Correction

  1. The affected surface must be clean, dry and free of dirt or contaminants. Clean the surface with one of the cleaners listed below, or equivalent.
  2. • 3M® General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, P/N 08984
    • Dominion Sure Seal, Sure Solve BSS
    • Kent Acrosol
  3. Fill the pinhole(s) with a clear seam sealer.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B5410

Body - Reseal

0.1 - 0.4 hr