Stationary Window Waterleak Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
If any water enters the vehicle's Interior up to the travel of the carpet of higher and soaks the carpet, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) and the SDM could be activated when powered, which could cause deployment of the air bag(s) and result in personal injury. Before attempting these procedure, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
With the ignition OFF, inspect the SDM mounting area, including the carpet. If any significant soaking or evidence of significant soaking is detected, you must perform the following tasks:
Failure to follow these tasks could result in possible air bag deployment, personal injury, or otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs.
With the ignition OFF, inspect the SDM mounting area, including the carpet. If any significant soaking or evidence of significant soaking is detected, you must perform the following tasks:
- Remove all water.
- Repair the water damage.
- Replace the SDM harness connector.
- Replace the SDM.
Failure to follow these tasks could result in possible air bag deployment, personal injury, or otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs.
- Remove the trim moldings or the headliner in order to repair the leak, if needed.
- Determine the source of water entry.
- If water is leaking at the edge of the windshield, reseal the windshield using Urethane Adhesive Caulking Kit GM P/N 12346393 or the equivalent.
- If water leaks into the vehicle at the sides of the stationary windows reseal the window using Urethane Adhesive Caulking Kit GM P/N 12346393 or the equivalent.