iceman
09-14-2002, 10:22 AM
Condition 15 (Alero, Grand Am, Malibu)
Some customers may comment about a mildew odor, wet rear floor carpet or wet carpet in the trunk.
Cause
The tail lamp harness grommet may become mispositioned in the opening on the right or left side of the vehicle.
Correction
Reposition the grommet to fit in the opening properly. Also, inspect the harness inside the trunk behind the carpet trim. If the harness is too tight, release it from the retention clip. Route it in a manner so that it will not cause a future rattle noise or chafe on any sharp metal edge. Note that if the harness is not released from the retention clip and there is no slack, the condition may re-occur when objects are placed in the trunk in a manner that applies pressure to that harness.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
12345097 (US)
10953479 (Canada)
Weatherstrip Adhesive Gel (Black)
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Cleaners
3M® General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, P/N 08984
Dominion Sure Seal, Sure Solve Stock BSS
Kent Acrosol™
Seam Sealers
3M® Ultropro™ Autobody Sealant
Kent High Tech Seam Sealer Clear 10200
Dominion Sure Seal Heavy Duty Drip Check LCS Item #9019
Some customers may comment about a mildew odor, wet rear floor carpet or wet carpet in the trunk.
Cause
The tail lamp harness grommet may become mispositioned in the opening on the right or left side of the vehicle.
Correction
Reposition the grommet to fit in the opening properly. Also, inspect the harness inside the trunk behind the carpet trim. If the harness is too tight, release it from the retention clip. Route it in a manner so that it will not cause a future rattle noise or chafe on any sharp metal edge. Note that if the harness is not released from the retention clip and there is no slack, the condition may re-occur when objects are placed in the trunk in a manner that applies pressure to that harness.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
12345097 (US)
10953479 (Canada)
Weatherstrip Adhesive Gel (Black)
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Cleaners
3M® General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, P/N 08984
Dominion Sure Seal, Sure Solve Stock BSS
Kent Acrosol™
Seam Sealers
3M® Ultropro™ Autobody Sealant
Kent High Tech Seam Sealer Clear 10200
Dominion Sure Seal Heavy Duty Drip Check LCS Item #9019