Body - Water Leak From Seam Under Corner of the Dash

Bulletin No.
92-050

Issue Date
FEB 3, 1997

Model [NEW]
1992 and
LATER
CIVIC

Applicable To [NEW]
ALL

File Under
BODY

Water Leak From Seam Under Corner of Dash
(Supersedes 92-050, dated May 15, 1995)

SYMPTOM

A water leak into the footwell from under the left or right corner of the dash.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Not enough sealer on the cowl side of the panel-to-bulkhead seam.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

[NEW]
Apply sealer to the seams where the side panel joins the bulkhead. Refer to section 20 of the appropriate Service Manual for removal and reinstallation of body components.

[NEW]
1. Look for a leak from the lower comers of the dashboard while an assistant runs water over the windshield and cowl. Confirm which side is leaking.

[NEW]
2. Remove the windshield wiper arms and the cowl cover.

[NEW]
3. Remove the side sill, the inner fender, and the front fender from the side that is leaking.





4. Insert a scraping tool through the access holes, and remove all loose sealer. For better visibility, shine a flashlight through the holes.

[NEW]
5. Before you reseal the seams, clean them with a wax and grease remover such as Prepsol.

6. Apply a generous amount of 3M Ultra Pro Seam Sealer (see REQUIRED MATERIALS) to the seams on the inner panel. Make sure you seal all of the seams.





NOTE:
You may need to fasten a length of rubber tubing to the sealer spout when applying sealer to the upper parts of the seams.





7. Inspect the area at the bottom of the A pillar and around the hood hinge. Seal any gaps that you find in the sealer.

8. Driver's side only: Inspect the grommet around the hood release cable, and seal it if needed.

9. Retest the area for leaks.

10. Reinstall all removed parts.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

3M Ultra Pro Seam Sealer (order from 3M dealer):

P/N 051135-08302 (5 oz tube)
P/N 051135-08380 (310 ml foil pack, requires
P/N 08398 flexible applicator gun)





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed part: P/N 60400-SR3-A00ZZ
H/C 3886629

Defect code: 059

Contention code: B06

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.