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Overall Water Leaks Diagnosis And Testing

WATER LEAK CONDITION INDEX

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS
Water on rear door trim, rear sport bar, or upper rear door rail Top cover to door frame trough Check for correct soft top installation and correct as needed. Refer to FOLDING SOFT TOP, 4 DOOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Quarter window Velcro
Rear door rubber extrusion seal Refer to REAR DOOR FRAME CORRECTIONS .
Water on C-post trim, carpet, or on inboard surface of rear door rail Rear door frame rail joint Refer to REAR DOOR FRAME CORRECTIONS .
Water on J-rail or carpet rear of C-post Top not latched properly Check for correct soft top installation and correct as needed. Refer to FOLDING SOFT TOP, 4 DOOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Canard retainer lower foam
Quarter window canards
Quarter window Velcro
Top cover to door frame trough
Rear door frame mucket Refer to REAR DOOR FRAME CORRECTIONS .
C-pillar J-rail mucket
Water on front door trim, inner surface of front door rail, and inside door rail mucket trough. Front door frame mucket Refer to FRONT DOOR FRAME CORRECTIONS .
Header seal Refer to HEADER SEAL CORRECTIONS .
Windshield Refer to WINDSHIELD FRAME CORRECTIONS .
Water on front door trim, top surface of front door rail, and top surface of sport bar. Top not latched properly Check for correct soft top installation and correct as needed. Refer to FOLDING SOFT TOP, 4 DOOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Top cover to door frame trough
Front door frame mucket Refer to FRONT DOOR FRAME CORRECTIONS .
Header bow foam
B-pillar mucket
Header seal Refer to HEADER SEAL CORRECTIONS .
Windshield Refer to WINDSHIELD FRAME CORRECTIONS .
Water on front door trim, top surface of front and rear door rail, and top surface of sport bar Top not latched properly Check for correct soft top installation and correct as needed. Refer to FOLDING SOFT TOP, 4 DOOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Top cover to door frame trough
Quarter Window to Top Cover D-Pillar Upper
Door frame rails Check door frame rails for damage and replace if needed,
Refer to FRAME, DOOR FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFRAME, DOOR REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Front door frame rail foam Refer to FRONT DOOR FRAME CORRECTIONS .
B-pillar mucket
FRONT DOOR FRAME CORRECTIONS

Refer to WATER LEAK CONDITION INDEX .
GC0181491Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Check if the A-pillar mucket (1) push pin fasteners (2) are fully engaged to door rail
    GC0182870Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Check if foam (1) is attached to front door rail trough and even with the ridge (2).
    GC0182535Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Check that the front door rail foam (1) is present and undamaged.
  4. Check the B-pillar mucket seal (3) is installed correctly with no gap at the B-pillar (2) and seated fully up against the door rails.
    GC0183458Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. With the top folded back check and replace the foam seal on the header bow.
    GC0182882Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Slide the new foam (1) up under the fabric (2) and seat fully.
REAR DOOR FRAME CORRECTIONS

Refer to WATER LEAK CONDITION INDEX .
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  1. Rubber extrusion seal damaged or installed incorrectly (if equipped)
    GC0183438Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. C-pillar J-rail Mucket Leak, replace if necessary.
    GC0181754Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Remove the bolts (4), lower the brackets (1) and remove the door rail assembly (2).
  4. Check the foam seal (3) is present and not damaged, replace if needed.
  5. Replace the mucket seal and install the door rail (2).
    GC0182746Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Rear Door Frame Mucket Leak
    GC0182502Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Check if threads are showing from 2 vertical fasteners at rear door rail joint
    GC0182858Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. If threads are not showing, check for movement between upper and lower door rail and tighten the screws securely.
    GC0181543Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Check if foam is installed at joint shown in illustration (requires removing 3 fasteners from door rail) repair or replace as necessary.
    GC0182812Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Remove the three J-rail retaining screws (1).
    GC0183447Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Remove the J-rail (1) from the door rail (2) and install new foam on the bottom before installing back.
STIFFENER FOAM CORRECTIONS

Refer to WATER LEAK CONDITION INDEX .
GC0182676Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. If equipped, check if foam is present at bottom of rear window stiffener and replace if needed.
HEADER SEAL CORRECTIONS

Refer to WATER LEAK CONDITION INDEX .
GC0183207Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Left hand spear foam
2. Right hand spear foam
3. 30 mm (1.2 in)
4. 85 mm (3.4 in)
5. 15 mm (0.6 in)
6. 140 mm (5.5 in)
7. 10 mm (0.4 in)

Windshield Header Foam/Butyl Replacement (change to spear foam)

GC0182850Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Using a small punch (2) or equivalent, remove the seal rivets (1) and lift the end of the seal out of the way.
    GC0182506Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Remove L shaped foam (1), butyl patch (2) and lower razor foam (3) and clean all surfaces fully prior to installation of the new spear foam.
    GC0181070Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Begin installation by placing the spear foam (2) onto the windshield frame.
    1. Start at the tip of the foam (1).
    2. Place tip into radius of windshield frame (1) as shown in illustration.
    3. Foam corner (3) sits parallel with windshield header bathtub (4).
    GC0182920Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Seat the remaining foam around the header of the windshield frame maintaining a tight even gap to the forward edge of the frame (1).
  5. Make sure foam is fully seated to windshield frame along the radius to avoid pocketing under the foam (2) that can allow water to pass.
    GC0183390Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Make sure header seal (1) is positioned evenly side to side (2).
    GC0181380Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Make sure header seal is fully seated in the windshield frame and foam (1) is not visible between frame and seal. If visible, pull end of header seal forward.
    GC0183131Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Install the new rivets (2).
    NOTE:

    A slight bit of the spear foam should protrude from the lower feathered edge of the seal (1) when properly installed.

WINDSHIELD FRAME CORRECTIONS

Refer to WATER LEAK CONDITION INDEX .
GC0181985Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Check windshield frame panel seam sealer (1) using shop air and soap test. Using a paintable repair sealer Part No. 04318026AB or equivalent, repair as needed.
    GC0182680Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Check windshield urethane (1) for voids or gaps using soap and air.
    GC0183383Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Check drain tube (1) for damage and make sure boot (2) is secured to drain trough properly.
    GC0183370Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Check drain trough for sealer skips or voids with water bottle test.
    GC0182117Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Inspect the trough end cap for sealer voids, cracks or damage.