RAM 2500 Van V8-318 5.2L VIN T Magnum CNG SFI (1997)
1.
Inspect the cavity (Figure 1) on the upper inboard corner of the molded detail and top caliper latch for a small gap. This condition can leak water
into the door and/or past the weatherstrip into the vehicle interior. If a gap is found, clean the area in and around the cavity then, seal the gap with
Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant p/n 04318025.
NOTE:
ALLOW THE SEALANT TO CURE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE PERFORMING A VERIFICATION WATER TEST.
2.
Inspect the front lower corner of the weatherstrip seal (Figure 1) to verify seal retention. The seal is held in place by a retainer. If the retainer is
missing, replace it with a new retainer p/n 03759944 or the weatherstrip seal can be secured to the door inner panel with Mopar Weatherstrip
Adhesive p/n 04773774.
3.
Any water that may leak into the door will exit out the door through a drain located in the lower front corner of the door. The weatherstrip seal has
a small hole in the seal to allow the water exiting out of the door drain to pass through the weatherstrip seal. Inspect the drain hole of the
weatherstrip seal for a clear path from the door drain to the bottom of the seal. If the drain hole in the seal is restricted, open the hole up using a
sharp object.
SECOND CLOSING CARGO DOOR (RIGHT SIDE DOOR - SIDE AND/OR REAR)
1.
Inspect the weatherstrip seal in the area where the seal passes over the middle and upper inboard character lines for a gap (Figure 2). A gap at the
character lines may allow water to enter behind the seal and travel down the interior side of the seal and into the interior of the vehicle at the
bottom of the door. If a gap is found, clean the area around the gap then, seal the gap with Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant p/n
04318025.
NOTE:
ALLOW THE SEALANT TO CURE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE PERFORMING A VERIFICATION WATER TEST.
