We have reviewed OEM service information for the REINF,ROOF (GN 0558). The REINF,ROOF (GN 0558) labor allowance remains unchanged. Per the DBRM we do not offer Repair, fitting, or modification of new replacement parts (unless part is being sectioned), No change warranted at this time.
Inquiry Type: Welded Panel Operations
Database: Audatex
Area of Vehicle: Roof
Part Name: Roof Header
Part Number: 68036319AB
Issue Summary: The Rear Roof Header is required to be replaced by Chrysler when you replace the roof skin- but the header comes from Chrysler with no lift hinge mounting holes drilled, and the hinge mount areas on the header that rise up are flat, and not beveled up like the original header. Chrysler has procedures stating you need to drill your own holes, and sells "shims" to add to the header to get the liftgate to the right height to match up to the roof and quarters. Chrysler also states you have to seam seal around these "shims" to make look undetectable. The issue is the extreme amount of fabrication and fitment time, needs to be paid somehow.
Individual Procedure Steps:
Technician Skill Level: Advanced
Actual Time To Complete: 4 hours minutes
Suggested Action: Have Audatex add time for all this extra labor, or specifically on the spot evaluation of what kind if time it takes to do this. It is very Advanced.