GabiOsz

I'm having damp/moisture problems and I've narrowed it down to the old bonnet seal, so I think it's time to replace it.

Is replacing the bonnet rubber seal a big job or is it easy to DIY? What's involved in the process? Any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Stealth 993

Look at the wiper nozzle seals and hood badge first, then do the hood seal, it's like $350 for the seal.

My C4 had this issue, turned out to be the washer nozzles.

kjr914

Stealth,
Did you just replace the wiper nozzles? The seals aren't available separately IIRC. Mine are turning into a gooey mess....

Stealth 993

Yup, you got to get the whole thing. Since they are heated, you also got to remove the old plugs from the wiring loom. Takes about an hour to do both side, 30min if you got a pin out tool.

Picked them up from FDM, they were either $50 each or $50 for both, don't remember. Tell you what, they look a ton better then the old ones that were turing grey with age.

Christian J

The rubber seal alone is pretty easy.

911PERVY

I dont think the seal is anywhere near $350, its £102 so about $175?

GabiOsz

The seals are about £75. I will check the nozzles too, but I'm pretty sure water is getting over the bottom edge of the seal in the rain.

What's the process involved in changing the seal? Tools, glue, time, etc.?

WingChun

I replaced the bonnet seal on mine as I also had water leaks, the seal was actually damaged near the top.
Its not too bad DIY, just takes a while. The seal itself has some sort of glue/tape inside, so no need to use any additional stuff.
Biggest challenge with this is judging how tight to push it on as I found the first time I did it there were several inches left over when came to the last bit. Had to remove and start again, which of course doesn't do the glue much good!
Its also tight around the hinge area but doable without removing the bonnet, patience required here.
I seem to remember second time pushing seal on very tight to reduce slack and it was fine.
Certainly easier than sunroof seal though.

avangeline

Look at the wiper nozzle seals and hood badge first, then do the hood seal, it's like $350 for the seal.

Stealth 993

That's what the local dealer told me when I went to oder one.