Interior - Water Drips Into Rear Compartment
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 73-10-55
Date: June, 1997
Subject:
Water Drips Into Rear Compartment After Hatch Glass Has Been Opened (Modify Weatherstrip)
Model:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition
Some owners may comment that water drips into the rear compartment after the hatch glass has been opened.
Correction
Modify weatherstrip following instructions below.
Procedure
1. Pull down weatherstrip to gain access to the end of the black close out weatherstrip (see Figure 1 top view). With a utility knife, cut the close out weatherstrip so there is a 2 mm (3/16 in.) overhang of the weatherstrip to its mounting surface (see Figure 1, top view).
2. With weatherstrip pulled down, measure 18 mm (3/4 in.) from end of weatherstrip and remove shaded area from weatherstrip (see Figure 1, bottom view). Reinstall weatherstrip on hatch.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired warranty, use:
Labor Operation Labor Time
C1280 0.3 hr