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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 10:02 AM
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I replaced the door panels on my C4, and the rubber wipers don't come close for a good fit. Any suggestions as to how to tighten the areas?
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Rubber wipers? Do you mean the long rubber trim between top of panel and the glass?
Can you provide a pic?

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Yes, they are the rubber wipers. I tried taking a pics, but it like 5* out and dark in my garage. Will try this weekend with a trouble light. There is
a gap about 1" about on center of the strips. I have the windows down, and the battery disconnected. The inside ones don't even touch the glass.
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Is the top lip of the door panel firmly overlapping the metal door panel top?

I find that my old "referbed" door panels tend to slip up and off the metal door top which leaves them rather "flopping".
I have to press down on the upper door panel so that it doesn't "jump" up and off the metal as I slip the panel into place.
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Originally Posted by pkrbkr13
Yes, they are the rubber wipers. I tried taking a pics, but it like 5* out and dark in my garage. Will try this weekend with a trouble light. There is
a gap about 1" about on center of the strips. I have the windows down, and the battery disconnected. The inside ones don't even touch the glass.
Thanks for responding.
I agree. You don't have the panel on right
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