mn_f150

I have 2005 F150 SuperCrew and my wiper (or grill) cowls won't snap together in the middle. I am not sure if there are "catch" tabs on the passenger middle connection sleeve tube (ie. the driver slide cowl has a peg that slides down into it), but there are not. Anyway, it won't stay connected with the 3 snap links.

So, is this worth attempting to a) fix somehow b) glue up with Epoxy or c) just buy new and replace them? Not looking forward to spending $150 on 2 pieces of plastic.

Anyone else have this problem and have a creative solution?

Thanks in advance

Moremoney

Very common. I replaced mine and they still did it. Finally cut a very small piece of metal strapping and ran two self tapping screws to tie the two pieces together. Did this at the front of them so you cant see the screws with the hood closed. Plus painted them black so you really got to look hard to notice. Works perfect! They don't move or lift at all.

buster096

I just super glued mine...

Thisguyuknow

Wow that never occurred to me I will definitely be instituting that fix

18_F-150_XLT_Screw

iTrader: (1)

I just put a self tapping screw threw the section where they overlap. Has held up fine and still removable.

leopold

I drilled a hole in each piece and used a black zip tie.

bogeyrider63

Was tired of mine popping up. I used 1 stainless steel self tapping screw and put it where the two overlap.

tareed94

Mine have thankfully not started that yet. Those are good suggestions. I've seen somewhere where people have put custom fiberglass wiper cowls in there but not sure of cost or how they truly look.

mn_f150

Well, I just sank a screw through it. Hopefully it holds. Thanks all!