plastic cowl pieces seperate
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plastic cowl pieces seperate
Hello, my name is Terry and I bought a 2005 F150 used about two months ago. I have a problem with the piece of plastic that is between the windshield and the hood, this is the part that the wiper arms go through. This part is in two pieces that join in the middle by snapping together. Mine won’t stay snapped together. I can put them together but when I drive the truck they manage to come apart and one of the ends sticks up. I am posting a picture to help explain. Does anyone else have this problem? Am I putting them together wrong?
Thanks, Terry
Thanks, Terry
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From: Chandler
Mine does it too. I think there is an article if you search the posts that suggests using a small screw to keep them together. I've never been able to figure out how the screw is actually going to work and plan on buying new ones eventually. They are over $100 each piece from the stealership though.
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I put a screw in mine through the lower tab, just under the hood. I had zip ties holding it but they eventually snapped, I think from the UV rays breaking down the plastic. The screw is doing just fine, and a very cheap repair
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I had the exact same problem after I had my windshield replaced and the way I fixed it was giving it a good solid hit with my hand right over the center where the snaps are. I had originally thought it was snapped together but when I gave it a firm hit it locked into place and now it fits flush together. Was an easy fix for me, good luck.
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Mine does it too. I think there is an article if you search the posts that suggests using a small screw to keep them together. I've never been able to figure out how the screw is actually going to work and plan on buying new ones eventually. They are over $100 each piece from the stealership though.
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