Plastic Molding under Windshield

[John Thiessen]

I bought a hail damaged vehicle and noticed that the plastic molding under the windshield was broken on the drivers side. I noticed the passenger side has open vents but the drivers side are closed. I sealed up the broken area as best as I could with clear silicone. Just wondering why the passenger side has vents open and the driver's side is almost completely closed. And also if it matters if water gets under the plastic moulding on the driver's side.

 

Thanks in advance for any insights into this.

 

I've talked to my dealer and I will take it their next time I by there for someone to look at the broken moulding.

 

 

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

Welcome, John. What vehicle are you referring to, and can you provide pics of the damaged area/vents? Do you have automatic climate control or manual?

[John Thiessen]

Hi

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

The Climate control is Auto

 

Thanks

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tygszxzz3ebkl0y/2014-10-11%2010.31.39.jpg?dl=0

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ibk7dmctbw76r7m/2014-10-11%2010.31.17.jpg?dl=0

Edited October 11, 2014 by John Thiessen

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

I am not sure, but this is my guess: the slots on the driver side are there mainly to allow for liquids & debris to flow off the windshield and down the drains. There are more on the passenger side because that is where the air intake for the climate control system is located. If the water is getting under this plastic moulding through the slots, it's as intended. Just make sure the long strip seals are present & accounted for when you open the hood and look at the firewall side of the bay.

 

You can always remove the moulding & clean underneath, get a really good look to make sure paint is not rusting or chipping.

Edited October 11, 2014 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W

[John Thiessen]

Thanks for your reply. I might replace the hail damage hood and replace the moulding at the same time, more for cosmetic reasons.

 

Thanks again.

[PaulSchott]

You should probably JY the parts you need. You might even luck out with the color. Lots of wrecks on eBay for parts.