NHTSA ID Number: 10137213
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI0096B
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a water leak into driver/passenger footwell or within IP and/or lower dash panel insulators (hush panels).
Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment on finding wet carpet in the driver or passenger footwell area. Upon further inspection, a technician may note water spotting or water accumulation within the IP structure and/or hush panel.
This condition may occur due to incomplete sealing within the roof to windshield header, A-pillar and/or B-pillar seams.
Recommendation/Instructions
Inspect the vehicle for accumulated water or water spotting in two common areas:
Remove the IP outer trim cover and inspect for water/spotting within the end opening on the IP (1).
Repositioning the front carpet, inspect for water/spotting between the carpet and the floorboard.
If evidence of water is found in either of these locations, inspect the affected side roof ditch for possible voids in the sealer at any of the following locations:
At the windshield header and between the roof panel to A-pillar seam
Between the roof panel to B-pillar seam
To inspect for, and correct this leak, complete the follow repair steps:
1. Remove the roof ditch molding on the side affected. Refer to Roof Weld Joint Reveal Molding Replacement in SI.
2. inspect for voids/gaps (1) in the seam sealer along the outboard edge of the roof ditch.
3. Seal all gaps with *Kent Automotive High-Tech™ Clear Seam Sealer, P/N 10200 (5 oz tube), or equivalent. Avoid excess sealer build up within the ditch while assuring any voids in the factory seal are filled.
4. Also inspect the forward-most edge of the ditch, assuring any gaps in the factory sealer are filled. Inspect and seal all the way to and below the rubber windshield lace (1).
5. Allow the seam sealer to adequately set-up, then water test by placing a water hose mid-roof near the ditch, allowing water to run forward to the A-pillar.
Visually inspect for any water leaks along the inner roof and A-pillar areas.
6. Replace the ditch molding and dry the interior of the vehicle as needed. Refer to Roof Weld Joint Reveal Molding Replacement in SI.
Parts
| Part Number | Description |
| P10200 | Kent Automotive High-Tech™ Clear Seam Sealer |
25905615 | Molding Asm – Rf Pnl Qtr Rvl (LH) |
| 25905616 | Molding Asm – Rf Pnl Qtr Rvl (RH) |
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| CHEVROLET | MALIBU | 2010-2012 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI0096B
Date: Nov-2015
NHTSA ID Number: 10075711
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI0096 B
Summary
Some customers may comment on finding wet carpet in the driver or passenger footwell area. Upon further inspection, a technician may note water spotting or water accumulation within the IP structure and/or hush panel.
This condition may occur due to incomplete sealing within the roof to windshield header, A-pillar and/or B-pillar seams.
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: PI0096B
Date: 02-Nov-2015
SB-10075711-2280.pdf 277.172KB
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Bulletin No.: PI0096B
Date: Nov-2015
Subject: Water Leak into Driver/Passenger Footwell or Within IP and/or Lower Dash Panel Insulators (Hush Panels) Models: 2010-2012 Chevrolet Malibu Attention: This PI also applies to any of the above models that may be Export vehicles. This PI has been revised to add the 2012 Model Year and update the Labor Operation to the Global Labor Code (GLC). Please discard PI0096A.
Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment on finding wet carpet in the driver or passenger footwell area. Upon further inspection, a technician may note water spotting or water accumulation within the IP structure and/or hush panel.
This condition may occur due to incomplete sealing within the roof to windshield header, A-pillar and/or B-pillar seams.
Recommendation/Instructions
Inspect the vehicle for accumulated water or water spotting in two common areas:
1 • Remove the IP outer trim cover and inspect for water/spotting within the end opening on the IP (1). • Repositioning the front carpet, inspect for water/spotting between the carpet and the floorboard.
If evidence of water is found in either of these locations, inspect the affected side roof ditch for possible voids in the sealer at any of the following locations: • At the windshield header and between the roof panel to A-pillar seam 2 • Between the roof panel to B-pillar seam
To inspect for, and correct this leak, complete the follow repair steps:
1. Remove the roof ditch molding on the side affected. Refer to Roof Weld Joint Reveal Molding Replacement in SI. 2. inspect for voids/gaps (1) in the seam sealer along the outboard edge of the roof ditch.
3. Seal all gaps with *Kent Automotive High-Tech™ Clear Seam Sealer, P/N 10200 (5 oz tube), or equivalent. Avoid excess sealer build up within the ditch while assuring any voids in the factory seal are filled. 4. Also inspect the forward-most edge of the ditch, assuring any gaps in the factory sealer are filled. Inspect and seal all the way to and below the rubber windshield lace (1). 3 5. Allow the seam sealer to adequately set-up, then water test by placing a water hose mid-roof near the ditch, allowing water to run forward to the A-pillar. Visually inspect for any water leaks along the inner roof and A-pillar areas.
6. Replace the ditch molding and dry the interior of the vehicle as needed. Refer to Roof Weld Joint Reveal Molding Replacement in SI.
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Parts Information
Contact Kent Automotive at 1-888-YES-KENT or online at www.kent-automotive.com.
Part Number Description P10200 Kent Automotive High-Tech™ Clear Seam Sealer 25905615 Molding Asm – Rf Pnl Qtr Rvl (LH) 25905616 Molding Asm – Rf Pnl Qtr Rvl (RH) Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: Labor Operation Description Labor Time 1480588 Reseal Roof Ditch Molding Seam 0.8 hr Add To Reseal Other Side 0.5 hr
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