QuestionI am a young single mom trying to repair my 2005 Chrysler Sebring 4Dr Sedan 2.4L VIN X.
For the past 3 years I have had a problem w/ water leaking into the passenger side floorboard. There are a few mechanics in my family, and one of them told me that I probably had a blockage somewhere, so I trusted that advice and always had them blow the drain line manually but since the problem always comes back. So, the last technician I spoke with that looked at it a few weeks ago said that the condensation from the HVAC unit was draining fine and there was so clog or blockage, so I decided to do further research to get to the root and fix it myself, which lead me to one of your posts I found today regarding the same issue. I learned that there is a TSB on this issue. I am wanting to start the procedure for the repair, however, I am needing to remove my carpets to start the procedure and it says refer to TechCONNECT procedure to do this. This may be a funny question to you, but what is TechCONNECT, an automotive instruction book/manual? And how can I get it? I've Googled it, but can't seem to find anything. Please help!!! Thank you!! :) I am very grateful for the information and the service you provide at no cost! I will be more than happy to leave you the highest rating if you can help me. Thanks again!
Answertech connect is Chrysler online service manual for techs and only techs are allowed to get access to the info. here is the TSB u are looking for.
SUBJECT:
HVAC Water Leaks Onto Passenger Floor
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves drying the carpet and dash panel silencer pad and installing a revised
HVAC drain tube.
MODELS:
2004 - 2006 (JR) Sebring Sedan/Sebring Convertible/Stratus Sedan
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The front passenger side carpet becomes wet when operating the A/C during hot humid
weather.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the front passenger side carpet starting at the bottom of HVAC unit, if it is wet
perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 05264688 Tube, Drain
1 05191188AA Adapter, Drain Tube
AR (1) 04467708 Sealer, RTV
AR NPN Tape, Duct
AR (1) AR Carpet, Refer to the appropriate MOPAR parts catalog to
determine the correct part number IF replacement carpet is
required.
AR (1) 04787422AC Pad, Dash Panel Silencer
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Use the procedures outlined in TechCONNECT to remove the carpet,
23-Body/Interior/Carpets and Floor Mats/Removal.
NUMBER: 24-018-05
GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: September 24, 2005
2. Hang the carpet so the front portion is at the bottom and let air dry (having a fan blow
on it will speed the process).
3. Use a utility knife or similar device to cut the dash panel silencer pad as follows:
a. Cut just below the bottom of the HVAC housing from the side cowl (kick) panel
across to the transmission tunnel.
b. Cut along the transmission tunnel from the dash panel rearward and to the end of
the pad.
4. Remove the cut portion of the dash panel silencer pad and squeeze any excess water
from the pad.
5. Hang the dash panel silencer pad and let it air dry.
6. Wipe up any excess water that may be in the passenger foot well area and dry with a
towel.
7. Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.
8. Remove the HVAC drain tube from the dash panel by squeezing and pulling on the
tube near the dash panel.
Fig. 1 DRAIN TUBE ADAPTER INSTALLATION
1 - DRAIN TUBE ADAPTER INSTALLED ONTO HVAC PLASTIC DRAIN PIPE
2 - NOTE HOW FAR ADAPTER IS PUSHED ON PIPE
3 - FOAM SEAL IS LIGHTLY COMPRESSED
4 - SEAL DASH PANEL OPENING WITH P/N 04467708 SILICONE SEALER
9. Install drain tube adapter, p/n 05191188AA, onto the HVAC drain nipple, (Fig. 1).
10. Install the revised drain tube, p/n 05264688, onto the drain tube adapter so the down
tube is positioned at 7 o'clock when looking toward the rear of the vehicle.
11. Seal the opening in the dash panel where the HVAC drain tube passes through with
RTV sealer, p/n 04467708.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. After the section dash panel silencer pad has dried determine if there is any
objectionable odor. If no odor is detected reuse the original pad. If there is an
objectionable odor, use the original pad cutout as a template to cut replacement pad
from p/n 04787422AC.
14. Adhere the dash panel silencer pad to the floor pan with a small amount of RTV
sealer, p/n 04467708, and apply duct tape to the cut seam of the dash panel silencer
pad.
24-018-05 -2-
15. After the carpet has dried determine if there is any objectionable odor. If no odor is
detected reuse the original carpet. If there is an objectionable odor, use the
appropriate MOPAR parts catalog to determine the correct replacement carpet.
16. Use the procedures outlined in TechCONNECT to install the carpet,
23-Body/Interior/Carpets and Floor Mats/Installation.
