Repair Procedure For Roof/Body Seams

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Required Parts:

Paintable Clear Seam Sealer

Potential Parts Required:

Molding - Roof Ditch Right
Molding - Roof Ditch Left

Gain access to the A-Pillar body seam and roof ditch seam by removing the windshield A-Pillar molding and roof ditch molding. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP, Windshield, A-pillar, Removal .

Fig 1: Roof Ditch Molding
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

NOTE:
Dashed line indicates starting and ending points (path) for clear sealer
Using the diagram above apply Paintable Clear Seam Sealer along the whole length of the roof ditch (1), beginning at the A-pillar (3) and ending at the Roof to Aperture/Rap Joint (2). Be certain to cover any and all pin holes.
Prior to re-assembly, re-test the area to be certain it is properly sealed.
Reinstall windshield A-Pillar molding and Roof Ditch molding. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP, Windshield, A-pillar, Installation .