Windshield cowl clips

AndrewCross · 08-16-2012, 10:38 AM

I just replaced my windshield cowl, is there any way that I can make it absolutely certain that all of the clips are in all the way? Thanks in advance.

NIVO · 08-16-2012, 11:12 AM

notice where they all are and press as hard as you can, make sure they are straight in too as they can bend and not go into their holes.

I had 2 that continuously kept popping up until i press down right on top of them.

AndrewCross · 08-16-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NIVO

notice where they all are and press as hard as you can, make sure they are straight in too as they can bend and not go into their holes.

I had 2 that continuously kept popping up until i press down right on top of them.

So if they aren't all the way in, will I be able to see the difference in the position of the clips that are all the way in?

NIVO · 08-16-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewCross

So if they aren't all the way in, will I be able to see the difference in the position of the clips that are all the way in?

mine made a pop/click sound when they went in. except for the 2 that seemed like they were in but I had noticed the cowl raised up in those 2 points.

AndrewCross · 08-16-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NIVO

mine made a pop/click sound when they went in. except for the 2 that seemed like they were in but I had noticed the cowl raised up in those 2 points.

Ah, okay, thanks! If I upload some pictures, do you think you'll be able to verify if they're in all the way or not? thanks in advance.

MojoJoe · 08-16-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewCross

So if they aren't all the way in, will I be able to see the difference in the position of the clips that are all the way in?

From what I can remember from replacing mine, if they are not clipped in properly you will see that the soft lip of the cowl is not held snugly against the glass.

jdstrickland · 08-16-2012, 01:16 PM

The little holders (clips) should float in the cowling so they can slide into the holes in the car. They snap into place, and the rubber will be raised off of the glass if they are not snapped in right.

Drew@Swift Motorworks · 08-16-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MojoJoe

From what I can remember from replacing mine, if they are not clipped in properly you will see that the soft lip of the cowl is not held snugly against the glass.

exactly. there will be a gap between the cowl and the windshield

rowdy lee · 08-16-2012, 01:27 PM

I aligned all mine first visually 100% and got them started...
I used a block of wood just on top of the clips/posts and gave a light rap with a hammer to seat them. Had to be careful of the glass...

AndrewCross · 08-17-2012, 12:58 PM

Great, I don't have any gaps, so I guess I'm good! Thanks for all the help, everyone!

08-16-2012, 10:38 AM	#1
AndrewCross Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 130 My Ride: 2000 323Ci View My Garage	Windshield cowl clips I just replaced my windshield cowl, is there any way that I can make it absolutely certain that all of the clips are in all the way? Thanks in advance. __________________

08-16-2012, 11:12 AM	#2
NIVO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Worcester, Ma Posts: 309 My Ride: 2004 330Ci ZHP View My Garage	notice where they all are and press as hard as you can, make sure they are straight in too as they can bend and not go into their holes. I had 2 that continuously kept popping up until i press down right on top of them. __________________ www.E46Turbo330Ci.com WARNING: This modification is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm due to the extreme G forces once turbo kicks in. ~ Nivo The rest of my signature is reserved for pointless modification bits like: Halos \| window Tint \| carbon fiber roundels \| short shifter

08-16-2012, 01:27 PM	#9
rowdy lee Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sector3/Mad-City Posts: 801 My Ride: 2000 323ci View My Garage	hammer I aligned all mine first visually 100% and got them started... I used a block of wood just on top of the clips/posts and gave a light rap with a hammer to seat them. Had to be careful of the glass... __________________ I'd buy it in a heartbeat... if only I wasn't living on the moon!

08-17-2012, 12:58 PM	#10
AndrewCross Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 130 My Ride: 2000 323Ci View My Garage	Great, I don't have any gaps, so I guess I'm good! Thanks for all the help, everyone! __________________

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08-16-2012, 01:16 PM	#7
jdstrickland Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 4,978 My Ride: '94 325iC & '00 323i View My Garage	The little holders (clips) should float in the cowling so they can slide into the holes in the car. They snap into place, and the rubber will be raised off of the glass if they are not snapped in right.