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neilp
 
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Joined: Apr 21 2008Location: Bulwell, Nottingham |
I posted this to an old thread, but just to sure it's noticed I thought I'd create a new one. I found if I lift up the plastic cover away from the windscreen there is a long plastic clip runs the length of the middle 2/3 of the of the windscreen edge. This clip attachs to the plastic cover and then slides onto the bottom edge of the windscreen. It holds the seal firm against the windscreen, I had never seen this clip before and it does appear to be doing the job. Before using the clip  After using the clip   The clip is under the plastic cover, between the cover and the brake reservoir support panel  Update - Just to verify this clip is already under the plastic cover, not one I've added myself. All I've done is fasten it to the windscreen. Neil |
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Dave_Retired.
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I need to check mine then Thanks for posting 
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furry
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silicon / superglue will work fine |
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Rich_Eason
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furry wrote ... superglue will work fine I'd STRONGLY recommend not using Superglue to bond anything to the glass. Superglue can have a tendancy to vent and cause a white "fogging" on adjacent materials, and more importantly on glass, it will cause the glass to crack the next time it falls in full sunlight. I think you can get "Glass Specific" Superglue, however I have no idea what the bonding qualities will be like the the rubber seal of the panel. |
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furry
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yeap i got something like that, not the generic type, its clear just like waterproofing silicon it is to bond the clip to the windscreen, while the wiper scuttle goes into the clip, so no bonding to scuttle at all |
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neilp
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Member No: #3384
Joined: Apr 21 2008Location: Bulwell, Nottingham |
furry wrote ... yeap i got something like that, not the generic type, its clear just like waterproofing silicon it is to bond the clip to the windscreen, while the wiper scuttle goes into the clip, so no bonding to scuttle at all Before I realised there was a clip it wasn't even fastened to the scuttle. Now I've fixed it to both scuttle and windscreen it hasn't moved and didn't need any glue.... |
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matt_wood87
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i've noticed the same problem on my 56 reg coupe, but after taking a look i can't see a clip, i had to remove a small plastic peg to see under the plastic clover, but there was definately no silver clip like in the photos above? | ||||
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neilp
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Member No: #3384
Joined: Apr 21 2008Location: Bulwell, Nottingham |
Mine had nearly become completely unclipped before I fixed it. It's not lying under the scuttle is it.? | ||||
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matt_wood87
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I have a good look around and can't find it, does anyone know the citroen part number of a replacement clip? My local dealership claim that there is no clip, and it is just a fault in the design that other owners have reported to them also! | ||||
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StuntmanM
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Joined: Feb 28 2008Location: England |
Sorry to bump an old thread, but I took my car in to the lcoal dealership for a corrosion issue the other day, I also mentioned this problem with the windscreen seal, and they said they'd never seen or heard of the problem before! (On a side note, they also said they wouldn't check out my corrosion problem until the car was in for a service because although i had an appointment, it would take too long! They also said they didn't think it would be covered (although it was under the seal of the back door window)) Will take a look for this clip today. |
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Dave_Retired.
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Member No: #1
Joined: Aug 07 2006Location: Northumberland |
@ StuntmanM, there is a printable version of the post with images here: - Click Here - This is a well known and discussed issue which is important because if the lower edge is not on the screen properly it can let water drip onto the ABS ECU area Don't take any waffle from the dealer. |
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StuntmanM
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Member No: #2574
Joined: Feb 28 2008Location: England |
I'd read the previous posts about using silicone etc, but had never noticed the clip underneath the flap. Now, thanks to this post (and with a few scraped knuckles, and broken clips, should have waited for the temperature to get above freezing) my trim is back in place. Thanks guys. |
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NotFrench
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Joined: Jan 25 2007Location: Italy |
Where is the clip? I can't see it. Please can someone give clearer instructions and pictures? See my post on the same problem here: - Click Here - | ||||
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Dave_Retired.
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Member No: #1
Joined: Aug 07 2006Location: Northumberland |
NotFrench wrote ... Where is the clip? I can't see it. Please can someone give clearer instructions and pictures? See my post on the same problem here: - Click Here - There is a link in my post 2 up to the FAQ with pictures - Click Here - |
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NotFrench
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Member No: #86
Joined: Jan 25 2007Location: Italy |
neilp wrote ... The clip is under the plastic cover, between the cover and the brake reservoir support panel That last picture, neilp, I just don't understand what I'm looking at. Where is the clip, and what is it clipping to? Where is teh windscreen in this photo. Can we have a wider angle photo please, to show where we are? Sorry to be dense, but please clarify, with other pictures and diagram if possible. Thanks. |
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