Roof Trim Leaking Water

[Stone17]

I had this leak on the driver side for about 3 months now.

Removed the Driver Side A pillar and other driver side trim.
Ran a water hose around the front of the windows shield until I see the water dripping.

Found out the water was leaking from the roof trim bracket.

Pry up on the front of the trim to disconnected it from the taps.

To get access to the 2 10mm bolts, you will need to drop the headliner. See Houston Speed Freaks Explorer ST Roof Rail Delete



All 4 was the gasket are hard like a rock.


I removed this gasket.






Add Black Silicone around all the bolt holes.





Reinstall.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Very helpful thread. Great writeup!

 

[UNBROKEN]

Instead of silicone use butyl rope. It’s a much better tool for that job. Silicone will delaminate over time especially off smooth surfaces like car paint. Butyl is what they glue your windshield in with…it’s not going anywhere. I sealed all of those holes with it on my car when I did the roof rail delete.

 

[Stone17]

Instead of silicone use butyl rope. It’s a much better tool for that job. Silicone will delaminate over time especially off smooth surfaces like car paint. Butyl is what they glue your windshield in with…it’s not going anywhere. I sealed all of those holes with it on my car when I did the roof rail delete.

Damn. I have that stuff in my garage. Next time.