targa996

The grey plastic panel that runs across the bottom of the windshield (under the wipers) is broken on the passenger side (if I lift off the screw cover - the plastic under the screw is broken so the screw no longer holds the panel down). A standard socket does not fit the nut - but it looks like you might have to remove the screw from the other side (inside the hood ? ) . Did anyone take this part off and any idea if it should come off from top or underneath and what tool to use ? I was going to put a bigger washer in there to hold it - but if that doesn't work I see sun coast has the part here for $125

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product..._Code=996exttr

Thanks in advance ....

Marc Gelefsky

The bigger problem is that panel is black, if it's that faded just replace it.

onewhippedpuppy

I don't recall the fastener types but it removes from above, there aren't any hidden bolts. You also have to unbolt the wiper arms, and there are a couple of torx fasteners along the forward center edge under the hood. I'm on 996 #5, every single one has received new paint on the cowl panel and wiper arms. $20 worth of semi-gloss black plastic friendly paint makes a huge difference.

Ubermensch

You do know that you can raise the hood, right?

Ubermensch

PS- "Forever Black" does a great job of taking weather faded black plastic from grey to black. I used it on my cowl ~7 years ago and it held up well.

alpine003

I just paint mine black and it maintains the "new" look forever. Did the same thing on a few other cars which looked the same for over 8 years.

Hardback

I replaced mine last year. You will need to take the plugs out of the wiper arms to access the nuts then you will need a torx wrench to remove the screws. Disconnect the wiper washer hoses... Pretty easy DIY.

halik

This. Rustoleum makes uv resistant plastic paint.

onewhippedpuppy

Repainting the wiper arms and black plastic trim is a surefire way to make any older car look significantly better. It's a subtle thing, but noticeable.

targa996

well - I went to wallyworld and found they now carry M1 0W40 in 5 quart jugs - got some deep sockets while I was there and with 10mm deep socket could easily remove the nut holding the cowl .. plastic is totally shot - so time to order a new one - shipping from Florida to CA is extremely high - I need to search for some alternative ....

2K7TTMIA

who did you order from? Suncoast ? you also have Sonnen Porsche, Sunset and Gaudin that are also very good with prices, not to mention lower shipping to Cali.

redridge

alpine003

^^^ ironic that the guy cares about how his trim looks but doesn't care enough to do a better masking job to prevent overspray.

targa996

I did some checking this morning - Sonnen had a much better price than anyone - and shipping is local for me ....so even with Tax I am way ahead of the game ...

redridge

I thought the same thing... good diy, but the effort was a fail!