[pridbor]

So, I'm going over the car's exterior, washing, lightly wet sanding, two grades of polishing, and applying a ceramic coating to finish it off.
The car now shines better than new, with a super smooth paint surface.

It was during the surface treatment of the black plastic "channel" below the windshield that I observed the disintegration of the rubber "ends."
It's brittle, and the thin edges fall apart when touched.

My '17 R/T has been sitting outside during its 7-year lifespan in hot southern Utah. So I shouldn't actually be surprised, although I was, but the real question
is: what kind of damage might it cause? Will water seep in and enter the cabin/electronics, etc.? And what do I do about it?

I'm under the "lifetime warranty plan." Do you think it might be might be covered by that? And if not has anybody ever tried to replace these?

I want to take care of it before anything goes wrong.

Your insight is welcomed.

Thanks

Preben

 

[pridbor]

So I'm not alone

But the real questions were:

1) will water get into places where I don't want it to be?

2) Has anybody replaced these "ends," and if so, how do I do it?

3) will a good silicone take care of this?

Thanks

 

[pridbor]

@PatentlyPhil
Thanks for the link to the exploded view of the Cowl and Dash Panel.

From what I can tell, I will only need item "2" in both the left and right versions. Unfortunately, the left is back-ordered with an ETA of 45 days, but I bought the "right" one. I will keep you posted on the installation "issues" when I get it.

Thanks all

Preben

 

[pridbor]

Good point.

Would you or somebody else know how to gain access to the "nut"?

I will need to remove the arm to install the left side part.

Thanks

Preben

 

[pridbor]

FYI as it seems that there may be more than me with this issue.

I bought, and got, a replacement part for the right side. Nice looking part for about $18 at TascaParts.com. (+ Shipping, so more like $30)
It's easy to remove and replace. Just start to insert the 2 clips on the larger part and then the 3 on the narrow part.

Now the left side is a different story. It seems to be out of stock everywhere with no ETA! I found one on eBay but only after a long search.

Best

Preben

See clips locations below.

 

[pridbor]

I will do it after I have replaced the left side and checked it for fit. I should receive it today, but I need to figure out how to remove the wiper without damaging the cover.

Later

 

[pridbor]

Got and installed it, easy as can be.

Right side: TaskaParts. Part # 68260206ac
Left Side: eBay SouthWestMoparParts Part No 68260207ac I don't think that they have any more of these.

The images below show the clip locations.

Locking Tab to get the Wiper arm off.