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WATER LEAK AT DASH OR HEATER MAY BE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

WATERLEAKS

VEHICLES AFFECTED 1988 BUICK REGAL -----------------

Customer comments of waterleaks in the dash area or heater duct area may be caused by water entry via the door weather strip.

To verify this condition, remove the door opening garnish moldings along the roof and windshield pillar. Pull the door weather strip from the flange and inspect for water in the flange channel.

If water is present in the weather strip channel, dry and apply a bead of weather strip adhesive, 3M 80119 or equivalent, in the channel from the upper rear corner to the bottom of the windshield. In all cases, pinch the channel closed and reinstall.

Water test to verify fix.

Labor Operation Number: Labor Time:

Right Side C1060 .5 Hours

Left Side C1061 .5 Hours

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