RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1997)
The standard cab fixed rear window module is a one piece glass - RIM urethane assembly and is secured to the sheet metal utilizing a urethane adhesive.
The only place a fixed (one piece) rear window may leak is at the joint between the sheet metal of the cab and the window module. Only repair the area
where water is leaking past the seal.
1.
Clean and dry the area that is allowing water to leak past the seal.
2.
Apply urethane adhesive (See Warning) to the joint area between the cab sheet metal and the cab side of the window module.
3.
After the urethane adhesive cures, water test the repaired area. If water is still passing by the rear window module, repeat the process until the area
is completely sealed.
STANDARD CAB - SLIDING REAR WINDOW
The standard cab sliding rear window is an assembly of glass/plastic/aluminum and cast RIM urethane. Sliding rear windows may leak around the
window module, leaking past the vertical seams (between the outboard (fixed) glass and inboard (sliding glass) and/or at the latching area), or the
horizontal seams.
WATER LEAKING PAST THE REAR WINDOW MODULE
Follow the repair steps outlined for the Standard Cab - Fixed Rear Window.
WATER LEAKING PAST THE VERTICAL SEAMS
If water is leaking past the vertical seams into the cab of the vehicle, replace the rear window module with p/n 55135301. Refer to the 1997 Ram Truck
Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-7108), pages 23-7 and 23-8 for information regarding rear window (backlite) module replacement (See
Warning).
WARNING:
URETHANE ADHESIVES ARE APPLIED AS A SYSTEM. USE GLASS CLEANER, GLASS PREP SOLVENT, GLASS PRIMER, RIM
URETHANE PRIMER, AND PINCHWELD PRIMER PROVIDED BY THE ADHESIVE MANUFACTURER. IF NOT, STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY COULD BE COMPROMISED.
CHRYSLER DOES NOT RECOMMEND GLASS ADHESIVES BY BRAND. TECHNICIANS SHOULD REVIEW PRODUCT LABELS AND
TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS, AND USE ONLY ADHESIVES THAT THE ADHESIVE MANUFACTURE WARRANTS MEETS THE
REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 212. TECHNICIANS SHOULD ALSO INSURE THAT PRIMERS AND CLEANERS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH
THE PARTICULAR ADHESIVE USED.
BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT
USE ADHESIVE AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.
WATER LEAKING PAST THE HORIZONTAL SEAMS
Water management for the horizontal seams include drainage holes at the bottom of the rear window module seal. The drainage holes can be found along
the bottom edge of the urethane plastic module. Check to verify that the drainage holes are clear and are not restricting water flow through them.
CAUTION:
DO NOT FORCE SHARP OBJECTS THROUGH THE HOLE. THE HOLES ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE URETHANE PLASTIC
MODULE DO NOT LINE UP WITH THE HOLES ON THE LOWER PORTION OF THE MODULE.
If the water drainage holes are free from restrictions, apply Silicone Windshield And Glass Sealer (p/n 04467708) to the joint where water is coming in.
EXTENDED CAB - FIXED REAR WINDOW
The extended cab rear window module consists of a loose piece of glass and a rubber weatherstrip seal. The two pieces are assembled into a module. The
module is then roped into the sheet metal opening of the cab rear panel. Leakage can occur between the glass and rubber weatherstrip seal or the rubber
weatherstrip seal and the cab rear panel.
WATER LEAKING BETWEEN THE GLASS AND RUBBER WEATHERSTRIP SEAL
1.
Remove the rear window module. Refer to the 1997 Ram Truck Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-7108), page 23-9 and 23-10 for
information regarding rear window (backlite) removal and installation procedures.
2.
Remove the glass from the module.
3.
Clean the U-Channel of the rubber weatherstrip seal with mild detergent. The channel must be free from any dirt.
