Hello, I need a little help. the Rubber Seal that goes between the front of my hood and the front end is torn. Is this part easy to replace? Any suggestions Thx!
If you need to replace it and you are out of warranty, do it yourself. The seal costs $30 and you can get the 11 plastic rivets that hold it in place, from Harbor Freight, for only a few dollars for a box of 20. Don't buy them from the dealer. You will be charged $63 ($5.75 each)!
Neat alternative fix: Bought stainless steel screws at the hardware store (14 : 3/4). Fit perfectly and for only $1.09 for 2 screws x 6 bags. They look great and screw into the holes perfectly. Can use over and over again. Can paint black too if you want. A great looking alternative; I am very happy with how it turned out.
I have a 2012 and my seal is also torn. Thanks for the tips everyone! Do I have to buy the seal from the dealer?
Google Challenger hood seal. The results may direct you to a website or forum that you can get a part# from. I purchased mine online + a spare(recommended, it will fail again). It was a while back and don't recall the vendor but it was a Mopar vendor. Good luck.
Here is a DIY video. (Note- Instead of a screwdriver, you can use a metal trim removal tool or drill out the center of each plastic rivit. Also, a Poly Riviter gun and rivits can be purchased from Harbor Freight for $16.99).