Classification: Reference: Date:

BT02-006 NTB02-028 Febuary 22,2002

2002 ALTIMA; WATER SPILLAGE AT SUNROOF AREA

APPLIED VEHICLE: 2002 Altima (L31)
APPLIED VIN(S): From 1N4AL11D*2C 140761 to 178647
APPLIED DATE(S): From 10-23-01 to 12-19-01

SERVICE INFORMATION
If an Applied Vehicle has water spillage from the sunroof area, the cause may be a
restricted drain hose. Refer to the Service Procedure below, if this incident should occur.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Once evidence of water spillage as described above has been identified, verify the
vehicle is within the Applied Date/VIN range shown above.

• If the vehicle is within the Applied Date/VIN range shown above, proceed to step 2.
• If the vehicle is NOT within the Applied Date/VIN range shown above, this Bulletin
does not apply. Refer to the appropriate section of the Service Manual for further
diagnostic assistance.

2. To gain access to the lower end of the hose, remove the RH trunk liner, in the area of
the right rear wheelhouse.

3. Find where the hose exits the trunk area, into a grommet in the fender. (See Figure 1)

Keep this
bolt/clip Hose exits
(if installed) trunk

Trunk liner
pulled back Remove
this bolt/clip

TP020085

Figure 1
4. Trace up from the grommet approx. 3" and locate the lower retaining clip for the hose.
(See Figure 1)

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5. Remove the clip and straighten the hose.

NOTE: There may be another clip located approx. 6" up from the grommet. DO NOT
REMOVE this clip.

6. Check for flow restriction.

7. If OK, re-assemble the vehicle.

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Operation (PO) line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION OP CODE SYM DIA FRT
Water Leak – Sunroof UYV999 ZQ 44 0.4 hrs

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