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Sloshing Noise While Driving or Water Inside Rocker Panels (Drain Rocker Panels and Seal Rocker Panel Seams)

Subject:Sloshing Noise While Driving or Water Inside Rocker Panels (Drain Rocker Panels and Seal Rocker Panel Seams)

Models:2004-2007 Chevrolet Optra (Canada Only)



Condition

Some customers may comment on a sloshing noise while driving or on water inside the rocker panels.

Cause

This condition may be caused by water intrusion through the rocker panel seams.

Correction


    Object Number: 1996714  Size: SH
  1. Drain water by removing the rocker panel drain plug (1) and allow water to drain from the rocker panels. Perform this operation on both sides.

  2. Object Number: 1996715  Size: SH
  3. Seal the rocker panel-to-wheelhouse seams (2) with medium body seam sealer, P/N 10952233. Perform this operation on both sides.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

10952233

Medium Body Seam Sealer

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B5410

Body - Reseal

Use Published Labor Operation Time