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Evaporator Case - Water Leaks Into Passenger Compartment


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AIR CONDITIONING-CONDENSATE LEAKS FROM EVAPORATOR CASE INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 3/01/89

Article No. 89-16-7

FORD: 1989 PROBE


ISSUE: Condensate from the A/C system may leak into the passenger compartment if the evaporator drain tube becomes plugged or stuck shut.

Figure 1:





ACTION: Cut 1 to 1-1/4 inches off the end of the drain tube in front of the dash panel as shown in Figure 1. Refer to the 1989 Probe Shop Manual, Section 36-75 for service details.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
891607A Correct Plugged Or Stuck 0.3 Hr.
Shut Evaporator Case Drain Tube

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
19858 48
OASIS CODES: 2610