Water Leak in Tail Lamp Assembly (Replace Vent Hose & Dry Out Lamp) (01-08-42-003)

Publication date: 2001-03-02
Reference number: 01-08-42-003

Water Leak in Tail Lamp Assembly (Replace Vent Hose & Dry Out Lamp)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 01-08-42-003, Date of Issue: March 02, 2001

Affected Model(s):

2001 Pontiac Aztek

Condition

Some customers may comment on a water leak or heavy condensation in either the left or right tail lamp assemblies.

Cause

Moisture is being drawn into the tail lamp through the black vent hose located on the backside of the assembly (1).

Correction

Fig 1: Tail Lamp Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the tail lamp assembly from the vehicle and replace the original black vent hose (2) with a new design vent hose (3) using the following procedure. The new cream colored vent hose (3) contains a membrane material which allows for proper ventilation of the tail lamp while keeping water and moisture out. This new cream colored vent hose (3) is also shorter than the original black vent hose (2).

Service Procedure

Remove tail lamp from vehicle.
Remove (unplug) both tail lamp sockets/bulbs from the lamp assembly.
Remove the original vent hose from the tail lamp assembly.
Remove any water from the lamp by shaking the lamp while holding it lens side up.
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to replace the lamp in the next step. Apply compressed air into the lamp until all traces of water or moisture are gone. Failing to remove all traces of water from the lamp may cause a light fogging condition to occur.
Apply compressed air into the assembly as necessary to remove any remaining water or moisture.
After all moisture has been removed from the lamp, install new vent hose P/N 12335520.
Install both tail lamp sockets/bulbs into the assembly.
Install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle.

Parts Information

Part Number	Description	Qty Per Lamp
12335520	Vent Hose - Tail Lamp	1

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Warranty Information

Labor Operation	Description	Labor Time
B9640	Lamp Assembly - R & R (Right Side)	0.2 hr
B9641	Lamp Assembly - R & R (Left Side)	0.2 hr
Add:	For Drying Inside of Lamp & Installing Vent Hose	0.2 hr