Replace wiper cowl seal?
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Well I took the cowl off and on the back side was some tape that had been holding the rubber seal in place...the tape was worn and broken down. So I just pushed the seal back onto the groove on the cowl and applied a 'glue' in place of the tape where it had given up its hold. I am sure I will have to come up with a better hold for the seal, but it is working for now.
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Good solution and hope it lasts quite a while.
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Well I took the cowl off and on the back side was some tape that had been holding the rubber seal in place...the tape was worn and broken down. So I just pushed the seal back onto the groove on the cowl and applied a 'glue' in place of the tape where it had given up its hold. I am sure I will have to come up with a better hold for the seal, but it is working for now.
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Well I took the cowl off and on the back side was some tape that had been holding the rubber seal in place...the tape was worn and broken down. So I just pushed the seal back onto the groove on the cowl and applied a 'glue' in place of the tape where it had given up its hold. I am sure I will have to come up with a better hold for the seal, but it is working for now.
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Go down to your local parts store and pick up a tube of window trim sealant. Use a toothpick to push the sealant into the slot the trim goes into, push the trim on, and hold it until it sets (about a minute or so). Carefully use a razor knife to trim any excess sealant. It only takes a few minutes to do. Nearly my whole piece of trim had come loose and I was able to have it done in about a half hour.