Interior - Condensation Dripping From The Dome Lamp
T-SB-0344-09September 25, 2009
Water Condensation Dripping From Dome Lamp
Service Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Interior Panels/Trim
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2009 - 2010 Matrix vehicles may exhibit a condition where water condensation drips from the dome lamp assembly. Use the following repair procedure to correct this condition.
Warranty Information
Parts Information
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
Repair Procedures
1. Remove the dome lamp assembly from the headliner.
For dome lamp and headliner removal instructions refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model year Repair Manual:
^ 2009 Matrix:
Vehicle Interior - Lighting (Int) - "Room Light (for Center): Removal"
^ 2010 Matrix:
Vehicle Interior - Lighting (Int) - "Room Light (for Center): Removal"
2. Place pieces of foam (PIN 63355-12060 / 63356-12040) near the snap-fit positions of the dome lamp assembly cover as indicated in Figures 1-4 below.
Overview of Foam
NOTE
^ It may be necessary to cut the foam.
^ Only if the foam is damaged or unusable, use the following dimensions and cut a NEW piece from the Interior Noise Kit (P/N 08231-00801).
A. Install foam into the dome lamp assembly in the areas shown in Figure 3.
3. Remove headliner.
^ 2009 Matrix:
Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - "Roof Headlining:
2010 Matrix:
Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - "Roof Headlining:
4. Wipe down the roof panel with a dry towel. Be sure to remove all moisture before sticking the roof headlining pad (felt) to the roof panel reinforcement sub-assembly.
5. Add felt to the roof panel area:
A. Cut the piece of felt (63351-12080) into two equal pieces as indicated in Figure 7.
Overall dimensions:
Length: 2000 mm (78.74 in.)
Width: 60 mm (2.36 in.)
B. Remove the release paper and stick the felt into the gap between the roof panel and the Roof Reinforcement as indicated in Figure 9. The felt will be placed along the cross bar on both edges.
6. Install the headliner assembly in the reverse order as removal.
For headliner installation instructions refer to TIS applicable model year Repair Manual:
7. Install the dome lamp assembly in the reverse order as removal.
For dome lamp installation instructions refer to TIS applicable model year Repair Manual: