Weather strip under roof rack rail

[nicolachel]

Noticed that one (the passenger side one) of the long black weather strip that runs under the roof rack rail is gone while washing the car today

Not sure when/how did it happen or how much damage has this done (was raining for a few weeks).

Some Qs:

1. Is it a part that can be easily dropped in or need 'professional care' (Looks like I can just drop it in but not so sure since it is a sealing part)? Does any one know the part number(s) of this thing?
2. Should I be concerned because of driving/parking outside while raining, without the weather strip in place? I have not notice any sign of leakage (from inside the cabin) yet.

Thanks!

 

[t-man]

Noticed that one (the passenger side one) of the long black weather strip that runs under the roof rack rail is gone while washing the car today

Not sure when/how did it happen or how much damage has this done (was raining for a few weeks).

Some Qs:

1. Is it a part that can be easily dropped in or need 'professional care' (Looks like I can just drop it in but not so sure since it is a sealing part)? Does any one know the part number(s) of this thing?
2. Should I be concerned because of driving/parking outside while raining, without the weather strip in place? I have not notice any sign of leakage (from inside the cabin) yet.

Thanks!

Mine has been blown out a couple times by the blowers at the end of the carwash. I just push them back in. I haven't looked in quite a while, they may be gone by now. lol No leaks

 

[CHawks_12]

Mine have been missing for probably since I bought it in '09, if not longer. I have been in Alaska's sub-zero temps and in hurricanes in North Carolina and nothing. I have sat and wondered what it would cost to replace it. It is also on the drivers side

 

[inscarguy]

get some 3M Super weatherstrip adhesive in black. dab it in a few places and it will hold. mine did that and it has held for 2 years now.

 

[kevinpt]

i took both of mine out

 

[wc11]

I'm missing one as well. I think it's more cosmetic just to fill in the channel more than anything else.

 

[Fafafooey]

My always blow out at the car wash, so I take them out beforehand.

One time I lost one at the car wash and they found it a month later, still intact.

They are about $60 each for replacements.

BABABOOEY TO Y'ALL