Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
Hard Top Weatherstrip: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Freedom Top Header Seal Water Leaks
NUMBER: 23-025-08
GROUP: Body
DATE: August 26, 2008
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-016-08, DATED May 24, 2007, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.
SUBJECT:
Freedom Top - Header Seal - Water Leak In Area Of Dash
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the header seal and its associated butyl adhesive.
MODELS:
2007 - 2008
(JK)
Wrangler
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a Freedom Modular Hard Top (Sales code VKO). Vehicles equipped with Dual Tops (Soft Top and
Freedom Top) should have this bulletin performed with the Freedom Top installed only (NOT THE SOFT TOP). The replacement header seal may
initially cause a soft top wind noise.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
This bulletin will address water leaks due to the FRONT HEADER SEAL at the roof.
Water leaks associated with the header seal can cause the front floor and/or instrument panel to get wet. Water leaking into the vehicle at the B-Pillar or
anywhere further back in the vehicle are not covered in this Service Bulletin. Water leaks in these areas are addressed in other Service Bulletins and
eFiles. Refer to those Service Bulletins and eFiles as necessary.
NOTE:
Refer to additional supporting material and pictures available in DealerCONNECT and TechCONNECT. Select eFiles > Service > Star Center >
Misc Documents > JK A Pillar Water Leak Repair.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Determine the vehicle build date. Vehicles equipped with a Freedom Modular Hard Top and built on or before December 17, 2007
(MDH1217XX) will require the windshield header latch on each panel be replaced with the latest level latch.
2.
Visually inspect door to windshield frame (A-Pillar) fit. Door should be parallel to A-Pillar and surface flush to slightly under-flush.
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with Freedom Top panels must have the panels CORRECTLY installed. This is very important to prevent a water leak from
occurring. Make sure the technician and customer know and use the correct removal and installation procedure. Follow the removal and installation
steps in the Owners Manual.
