Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
Front Door Weatherstrip: Customer Interest
Body - Water Leak At Upper A-Pillar Door Seal
NUMBER: 23-041-07
GROUP: Body
DATE: September 29, 2007
SUBJECT:
Soft Top - Water Leak At Upper A-Pillar Door Seal To Door Rail Interface
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the addition of foam to eliminate a possible water leak at the upper A-Pillar.
MODELS:
2008
(JK)
Wrangler
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a soft top (sales code GWK or VJO) or with a dual top (sales code AEM).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
On soft top equipped vehicles, water may leak past the door seal to door rail interface at the upper A-Pillar.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Verify that the soft top is correctly installed and fastened correctly to the vehicle. The soft top cover should be located and clamped in the correct
sequence as described in the Owners Manual.
2.
Apply water to the affected area for about 3 - 5 minutes while inspecting the interior of the vehicle for possible water leaks and leak source.
3.
If the source of the water leak is from the interface of the door seal to the door rail at the upper A-Pillar then perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Fold back the entire soft top.
2.
Remove the front left and right plastic door rail frame from the vehicle body.
