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Water Leak - Zone A

Fig 1: Header Weatherstrip
GC0122815Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Header weatherstrip (1) not installed correctly, not in retainer or positioned correctly, tape not adhered.
    1. Remove the backing to the tape and firmly seat the header weatherstrip into position.
    2. Firmly seat the weatherstrip into the correct position.
    3. Adjust the weatherstrip. See Body/Weatherstrip/Seals/WEATHERSTRIP, Convertible Top - Adjustments .
    4. Replace the weatherstrip. See Body/Weatherstrip/Seals/WEATHERSTRIP, Convertible Top - Removal .
    5. Retest for water leaks. See Body/Convertible Top - Standard Procedure .
  2. Front rail weatherstrip (2) not installed correctly.
    1. Adjust the weatherstrip. See Body/Weatherstrip/Seals/WEATHERSTRIP, Convertible Top - Adjustments .
    2. Replace the weatherstrip. See Body/Weatherstrip/Seals/WEATHERSTRIP, Convertible Top - Removal .
    3. Retest for water leaks. See Body/Convertible Top - Standard Procedure .
    Fig 2: On-Vehicle Gap Location
    GC0122800Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Door and quarter glass not adjusted properly.
    1. Adjust door glass. See Body - Adjustments .
    2. Retest for water leaks. See Body/Convertible Top - Standard Procedure .
    Fig 3: Header Weatherstrip
    GC0122816Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Foam not sticking along entire header.
    1. Replace the header foam.
    2. Firmly seat foam to header.
    3. Retest for water leaks. See Body/Convertible Top - Standard Procedure .
    Fig 4: Hole In Molded Corner Of Header Weatherstrip
    GC0122817Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Hole (2) in molded corner of header weatherstrip (1).
    1. Replace the weatherstrip. See Body/Weatherstrip/Seals/WEATHERSTRIP, Convertible Top - Removal .
    2. Retest for water leaks. See Body/Convertible Top - Standard Procedure .
    Fig 5: Ditch Molding
    GC0122818Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Bad body shop sealer in ditch molding.
    1. Remove the ditch molding.
    2. Skive smooth entire length of bead forming a smooth transition (2).
    3. Install the ditch molding.
    4. Retest for water leaks. See Body/Convertible Top - Standard Procedure .
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