Author Topic: Front Glass Lower Trim  (Read 983 times)

Offline MrMopar440

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Front Glass Lower Trim
« on: August 08, 2008 - 04:00:45 AM »
73 Barracuda - Does anyone have tips on getting the lower trim to seat against the glass flush? I finally got a new wiper motor (with a working park function) and the wipers hang up on the trim. I am thinking that is why the last park function broke. I tried for a couple of hours last night, but I think all I did is make it worse  :banghead: I would really like to get this "little" upgrade finished over the weekend as our good weather is not going to be around long. Thanks




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Re: Front Glass Lower Trim
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2008 - 07:49:50 AM »
Mine didn't sit flush either. It isn't supposed to be sealed but I put a VERY thin bead of clear silicone right near the edge and left it taped down overnight. Has stayed down for me for over a year now. 
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Offline Moparal

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Re: Front Glass Lower Trim
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2008 - 07:51:35 AM »
I had to put washers under the screw areas to change the angle to help it fit close to the glass. If the wipers hang, it can damage the wiper motor

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Re: Front Glass Lower Trim
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2008 - 05:03:23 PM »
You may have to pull the arms off and re-set them. The wipers shouldnt go past the top of the chrome until you turn them off, after that the motor pulls them down the rest of the way...  :cheers:
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Re: Front Glass Lower Trim
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2008 - 07:23:57 AM »
I might not be correct but everyone I have pulled off has had a butyl sealant on it as a way of holding it down tight to the cowl.I wouldn't use silicone(causes rust problems).I am gonna use a urethane window sealent on mine when I do it,only because its super strong and water wont penetrate it.Just my two cents

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