Cowl - Water Leaks/Wind Whistle/Wind Noise

NO: 23-38-96

GROUP: Body

DATE: June 28, 1996

SUBJECT:
Cowl Water Leaks, Wind Whistle/Wind Noise

MODELS:

1996 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Water may enter the passenger compartment through the cowl area and cause wet carpets in the driver's or passenger's front foot well. Wind whistle or wind noise may be present in the cowl/windshield wiper area.

DIAGNOSIS:

If customer complaints are received as described above, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1    82300234       RTV Sealant

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves sealing the inner cowl seam.

1. Remove the wiper arms.

2. Remove the cowl screen.

3. Clean the area and apply RTV sealer to the entire length of the seam as shown.

4. Install the cowl screen.

5. Install the wiper arms.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 23-50-02-91                             0.4 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE:       XX - Service Adjustment