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Rear Compartment - Water Intrusion

File In Section: 10 - Body

Bulletin No.: 53-15-18A

Date: December, 1995

Subject:
Water Entering Rear Compartment at Tail Lamp Area (Apply RTV Silicone)

Models:
1996 Pontiac Grand Am

This bulletin is being revised to change the Subject and Condition statement. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 53-15-18 (Section 10 - Body).

Condition

Some owners may comment on water entering the rear compartment at the tail lamp area.

Correction

The above condition can be corrected by removing the tail lamp and applying RTV silicone to the tail lamp wire harness at the breakouts.

Refer to "Tail Lamps" in the Service Manual for removing and installing the tail lamp to access the wire harness.

Warranty information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Labor Time

N1590 (Right) Use Published Labor
N1591 (Left) Operation Time.